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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $654

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to California flight deals. Data was last updated 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,391

One-way from

$654

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,602
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Wellington to California
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 29m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Thu 9/1016:40WLG - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1021:35LAX - WLG
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,391
Mon 27/1016:20WLG - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1120:50LAX - WLG
1 stop21h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,392
Sun 28/907:05WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1023:50LAX - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,433
Mon 27/1006:00WLG - SFO
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1122:45SFO - WLG
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,483
Thu 9/1006:05WLG - LAX
2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1017:15LAX - WLG
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,497
Mon 27/1017:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:45LAX - WLG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,517
Mon 27/1016:20WLG - SFO
2 stops26h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1115:30SFO - WLG
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,569
Mon 27/1007:40WLG - LAX
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1121:25LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,569
Fri 10/1007:40WLG - SFO
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:25SFO - WLG
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,589
Mon 27/1016:45WLG - SFO
2 stops22h 02mAir New Zealand
Mon 3/1122:45SFO - WLG
1 stop24h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$1,592
Sun 28/916:40WLG - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 5/1020:50LAX - WLG
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,700
Mon 27/1016:20WLG - SFO
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:09SFO - WLG
3 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,164

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Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 9/10

16:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

21:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

$1,391

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 10/3

08:45-12:20

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

18:00-13:10

2 stops23h 10m

$1,392

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 27/10

06:05-13:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

21:25-14:50

1 stop20h 25m

$1,392

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 27/10

16:20-15:30

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

20:50-15:20

1 stop21h 30m

$1,392

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 28/9

07:05-06:00

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

23:50-17:10

1 stop21h 20m

$1,433

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 10/3

07:00-06:15

1 stop19h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

20:50-09:20

1 stop16h 30m

$1,476

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 27/10

06:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

22:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

$1,483

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 9/10

06:05-16:08

2 stops30h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

17:15-00:05

2 stops34h 50m

$1,497

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 27/10

17:10-12:55

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

22:45-17:05

2 stops21h 20m

$1,517

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 27/10

16:20-22:30

2 stops26h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

15:30-15:20

2 stops26h 50m

$1,569

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $715). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $988). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

When flying from Wellington to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to California?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to California. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to California?

    Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and American Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 20h. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 25m. The distance between Wellington and California is about 10786 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $701. Air New Zealand flights start at $715 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $718 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - San Francisco, Wellington - Los Angeles and Wellington - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $715). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $988). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$756Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,040Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,140Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,303Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,348Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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