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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $639

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:05WLG - LAX
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/123:45LAX - WLG
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,069
Tue 30/1206:05WLG - LAX
1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 6/121:25LAX - WLG
2 stops36h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,091

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,489

One-way from

$639

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,751
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 59m total
  • Wellington to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Wellington

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California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 4/2

06:05-10:05

2 stops49h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

14:36-13:35

2 stops25h 59m

$1,489

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 17/1

13:10-12:00

2 stops43h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,650

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/1

21:05-12:00

2 stops35h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,688

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/1

06:00-13:24

2 stops28h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

12:50-00:05

3 stops38h 15m

$1,718

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 24/1

07:40-22:50

2 stops36h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

06:00-13:35

2 stops34h 35m

$1,721

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 17/1

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,742

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 16/1

19:00-10:40

1 stop36h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

19:05-08:10

1 stop16h 05m

$1,742

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 5/3

14:55-11:15

1 stop17h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

20:05-08:40

1 stop16h 35m

$1,768

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 5/3

09:10-18:14

2 stops30h 04m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

16:53-14:50

2 stops25h 57m

$1,808

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/1

09:10-07:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

21:25-14:50

1 stop20h 25m

$1,813

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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 $783). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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 4 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 60% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 4 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
209 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
544 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
947 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
11,043 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, and Fiji Airways can get you from Wellington to California in just under 15h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 10m. 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 $567. Qantas Airways flights start at $578 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $610 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 - San Francisco and Wellington - Ontario.

  • 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 $783). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 4 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,154Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,314Average$1,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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