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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $494

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
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Sat 18/716:10
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/823:55
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$971
Sun 22/216:20
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/223:50
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,067
Sun 22/216:20
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/323:50
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,075
Sun 22/216:20
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/321:50
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop21h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,100
Thu 5/316:20
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 6/321:25
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,103
Mon 20/706:05
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 9/814:07
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops29h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,107
Mon 20/706:05
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 10/821:45
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops46h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,117
Thu 16/716:10
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/823:55
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,124
Fri 17/706:05
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 9/819:31
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops24h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,137
Thu 19/316:20
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/322:25
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,140
Fri 17/706:05
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 10/821:45
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops46h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,147
Thu 30/706:05
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops32h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 16/806:30
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops37h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,211

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$971

One-way from

$494

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,386
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/7-8/8
  • 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. 6% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 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 20 February 2026.
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Wellington

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California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 18/7

16:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

23:55-15:10

1 stop20h 15m

$1,063

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 20/7

16:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

23:55-15:10

1 stop20h 15m

$1,124

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 16/7

16:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

23:55-15:10

1 stop20h 15m

$1,124

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 19/7

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/8

19:31-14:45

2 stops24h 14m

$1,137

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 17/7

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/8

19:31-14:45

2 stops24h 14m

$1,137

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 17/7

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/8

23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$1,167

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 19/7

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

21:50-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

$1,209

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 30/7

06:05-19:18

2 stops32h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

06:30-14:45

2 stops37h 15m

$1,211

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 16/8

15:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

19:54-14:45

2 stops23h 51m

$1,231

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 19/6

07:40-13:05

2 stops24h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/6

23:55-20:35

2 stops25h 40m

$1,249

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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 $1,021). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,224). 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 20 February 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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
590 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
995 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 18m. 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 $525. Air New Zealand flights start at $554 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $557 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,021). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,224). 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 20 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$911Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,102Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,193Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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