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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $634

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to California

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Best flights from Wellington to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Thu 29/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 5/222:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,304
Thu 29/120:00WLG - LAX
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,534
Wed 4/207:40WLG - SFO
2 stops29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/206:42SFO - WLG
2 stops52h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,585
Sat 24/115:55WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/220:10LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$1,772
Wed 4/206:00WLG - SFO
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/219:50SFO - WLG
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,878
Thu 5/307:40WLG - SJC
2 stops26h 39mQantas Airways
Mon 9/311:02SJC - WLG
2 stops37h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$2,244
Thu 22/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 24/122:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,445
Sat 24/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/222:35LAX - WLG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,563
Thu 22/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 22/122:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,445
Mon 8/612:45WLG - LAX
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/722:10LAX - WLG
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$1,772
Fri 30/107:40WLG - SFO
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/222:05SFO - WLG
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,713
Thu 29/109:10WLG - SFO
2 stops26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/218:00SFO - WLG
3 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,959
Fri 30/112:45WLG - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/222:45SFO - WLG
1 stop35h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$1,862
Mon 12/109:10WLG - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/122:35LAX - WLG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,779
Thu 22/112:35WLG - SNA
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/115:41SNA - WLG
2 stops35h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,156
Thu 29/112:45WLG - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/222:45SFO - WLG
1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$1,933
Thu 5/309:10WLG - SJC
2 stops25h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/311:02SJC - WLG
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,137
Thu 5/312:45WLG - ONT
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/313:40ONT - WLG
2 stops38h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,156
Fri 23/119:20WLG - ONT
2 stops42h 30mChina Airlines
Sun 25/122:50ONT - WLG
2 stops52h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 14/12$4,945
Thu 29/120:00WLG - SFO
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:00SFO - WLG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,890
Thu 26/209:10WLG - BUR
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/307:00BUR - WLG
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,137
Thu 22/116:45WLG - ONT
2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/218:39ONT - WLG
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,166
Thu 5/309:10WLG - ONT
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/310:56ONT - WLG
2 stops30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/12$2,146
Sat 31/106:00WLG - SNA
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/218:25SNA - WLG
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,178
Wed 28/107:40WLG - ONT
2 stops27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/210:58ONT - WLG
2 stops30h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,303
Sun 11/115:55WLG - ONT
2 stops40h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/106:00ONT - WLG
2 stops53h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,541
Mon 8/616:55WLG - ONT
2 stops19h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/718:53ONT - WLG
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,889
Sun 18/119:20WLG - ONT
2 stops42h 30mChina Airlines
Sun 25/122:50ONT - WLG
2 stops52h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 14/12$5,496
Wed 21/116:00WLG - ONT
2 stops45h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 25/122:50ONT - WLG
2 stops52h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 14/12$5,767
Tue 20/116:00WLG - ONT
2 stops45h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 25/122:50ONT - WLG
2 stops52h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 14/12$5,767

Find flight deals from Wellington to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to California flight deals. Data was last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,304

One-way from

$634

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,731
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Wellington to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 08m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 29/1

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,304

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 22/1

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,445

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 22/1

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,445

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 29/1

20:00-12:00

2 stops37h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,534

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 24/1

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

22:35-17:05

2 stops21h 30m

$1,563

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 4/2

07:40-16:01

2 stops29h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

06:42-08:35

2 stops52h 53m

$1,585

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 30/1

07:40-12:25

2 stops25h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

22:05-08:35

2 stops37h 30m

$1,713

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 24/1

15:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

20:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

$1,772

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 8/6

12:45-13:20

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/7

22:10-11:20

1 stop18h 10m

$1,772

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 12/1

09:10-12:00

2 stops23h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

22:35-17:05

2 stops21h 30m

$1,779

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $780). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,267). 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 17 December 2025.

When flying from Wellington to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 17 December 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
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,531 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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?

    Fiji Airways, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 01m. The distance between Wellington and California is about 10839 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 $564. Qantas Airways flights start at $575 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $607 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - Los Angeles, Wellington - Ontario and Wellington - San Francisco.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $780). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,267). 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 5 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 5 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 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$779Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,071Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,148Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,314Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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