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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $591

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to California

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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 19 March 2026.

Mon 17/816:10
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Fiji Airways
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,133
Thu 30/416:10
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 7/523:55
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,157
Mon 11/517:45
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 22/522:10
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop17h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$1,192
Wed 29/415:40
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/523:30
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,221
Tue 28/415:55
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/522:10
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$1,229
Mon 2/1106:05
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1120:25
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop21h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,251
Wed 19/815:40
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 24/823:30
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,267
Tue 28/415:55
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/522:30
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/3$1,344
Wed 29/406:00
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 6/523:20
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops37h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,378
Tue 28/415:40
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/518:45
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,397
Fri 30/1006:00
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1122:45
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop17h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,409
Fri 30/1007:40
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops46h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1118:55
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops46h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,418

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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,133

One-way from

$591

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,739
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Wellington to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 30/4

16:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:55-15:10

1 stop20h 15m

$1,157

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 19/8

15:40-16:30

1 stop19h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$1,267

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 28/4

15:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

22:30-14:45

1 stop21h 15m

$1,344

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 29/4

06:00-08:10

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

22:05-08:40

1 stop15h 35m

$1,378

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 28/4

15:40-20:19

2 stops23h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

18:45-14:45

2 stops25h 00m

$1,397

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 11/5

17:45-06:40

2 stops55h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

22:35-08:10

2 stops38h 35m

$1,474

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 30/4

09:15-10:50

2 stops20h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:55-20:35

2 stops25h 40m

$1,503

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 27/8

11:55-10:50

2 stops17h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:55-20:35

2 stops25h 40m

$1,602

WellingtonOntario

WLG - ONT

WLGONT

Wellington

Thu 23/4

06:00-12:20

2 stops25h 20m

Ontario

Thu 30/4

13:30-11:15

2 stops26h 45m

$1,616

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 1/5

07:40-13:55

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

22:35-17:10

2 stops23h 35m

$1,625

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,024). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,465). 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.

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 19 March 2026.
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
233 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 15m. 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 $537. Air New Zealand flights start at $566 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $634 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 Los Angeles, Wellington - San Francisco and Wellington - San Jose.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,024). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,465). 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 3 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 3 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 19 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,174Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,211Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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