Originally Posted by
RockyMntFlyer
.... The return flight is likely the bigger issues. Interlining luggage Air New Zealand to Southwest is not going to happen. I would need to go through Southwest check in and security......
As LAX will be your port of entry to USA following the RAR-LAX flight you will have to go through USA immigration & customs, with all your carryon on & checked baggage.
What time of day do these flight arrive & depart?