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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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
21 Jan — 28 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 22 December 2025.

Tue 3/214:55WLG - LAX
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/219:05LAX - WLG
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$1,382
Thu 5/206:00WLG - SNA
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Sun 8/212:25SNA - WLG
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 20/12$1,447
Thu 19/206:05WLG - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/223:50LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,478
Tue 3/208:45WLG - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/222:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,495
Tue 3/213:15WLG - LAX
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/222:35LAX - WLG
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,667
Sat 17/115:55WLG - SFO
2 stops45h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 24/115:35SFO - WLG
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$1,962
Wed 18/206:05WLG - SFO
2 stops35h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/216:04SFO - WLG
2 stops23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,487
Tue 3/209:10WLG - LAX
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/221:25LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,499
Wed 18/206:00WLG - SFO
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/222:45SFO - WLG
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,877
Thu 5/216:20WLG - SFO
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/217:20SFO - WLG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,905
Sat 17/119:55WLG - SFO
1 stop32h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/123:59SFO - WLG
2 stops35h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$1,978
Thu 5/206:00WLG - SFO
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/223:05SFO - WLG
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,907
Thu 5/216:45WLG - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/222:45SFO - WLG
1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/12$1,983
Wed 18/207:40WLG - SJC
2 stops26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/214:12SJC - WLG
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,138
Tue 10/306:00WLG - BUR
2 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/320:19BUR - WLG
2 stops55h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,145
Wed 4/206:00WLG - SNA
2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/218:25SNA - WLG
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,145
Tue 3/206:00WLG - LAX
2 stops26h 48mAir Canada
Tue 10/207:35LAX - WLG
3 stops43h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 19/12$2,905
Thu 5/309:10WLG - SJC
2 stops33h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:00SJC - WLG
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,188
Thu 22/112:35WLG - SNA
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/115:41SNA - WLG
2 stops35h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,155
Thu 5/212:45WLG - ONT
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/206:00ONT - WLG
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,157
Thu 15/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 24/122:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/12$10,180

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 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,289

One-way from

$639

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,738
11/2-23/2
  • 11/2-23/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 72h 29m total
  • Wellington to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 48m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($156 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 22 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

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California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 3/2

14:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

19:05-09:20

1 stop17h 15m

$1,382

WellingtonSanta Ana

WLG - SNA

WLGSNA

Wellington

Thu 5/2

06:00-11:25

2 stops26h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/2

12:25-15:20

2 stops29h 55m

$1,447

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

23:50-13:35

1 stop16h 45m

$1,478

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:05-20:42

2 stops35h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

16:04-12:20

2 stops23h 16m

$1,487

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 3/2

08:45-12:00

2 stops24h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

22:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,495

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 3/2

09:10-14:50

2 stops26h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

21:25-14:50

1 stop20h 25m

$1,499

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 3/2

13:15-19:13

2 stops26h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

22:35-08:40

2 stops37h 05m

$1,667

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:00-08:25

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:45-08:10

1 stop36h 25m

$1,877

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 5/2

16:20-20:10

2 stops24h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

17:20-15:20

2 stops25h 00m

$1,905

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 5/2

06:00-08:25

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

23:05-09:20

2 stops37h 15m

$1,907

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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 22 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 46% 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 22 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
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
556 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
949 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
10,551 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and American Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 16h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 40m. 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 - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty 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 $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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,007Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,076Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,152Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,318Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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