How long is the flight from Wellington to California?

Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h. 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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $544. Air New Zealand flights start at $574 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $628 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 Los Angeles and Wellington - Burbank Bob Hope.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to California?

Before booking your flight from Wellington to California, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$1,409
One-way from	$635
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,654

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33h 20m total
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,217). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,006). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,163 and $2,128 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on Air New Zealand (26 Oct–2 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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

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259 reviews

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Fiji Airways

8.0

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259 reviews

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

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669 reviews

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8.0

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259 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Fiji Airways

8.0

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Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

United Airlines

7.4

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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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?
Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h. 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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $544. Air New Zealand flights start at $574 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $628 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 Los Angeles and Wellington - Burbank Bob Hope.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,217). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,006). 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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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$616	Average$1,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$977	Average$1,423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,059	Average$2,084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,153	Average$1,909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,163 and $2,128 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on Air New Zealand (26 Oct–2 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,163 and $2,128 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on Air New Zealand (26 Oct–2 Nov).