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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $558

WLG — LAX
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to California

Wed 19/815:40 -
1 stop20h 25m
Tue 8/923:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 14/8$1,176
Tue 22/906:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sun 27/923:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,202
Tue 6/1015:55 -
1 stop20h 50m
Fri 23/1021:30 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 15/8$1,493
Tue 22/919:40 -
2 stops30h 25m
Sun 27/923:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 14/8$1,566
Sun 30/806:05 -
2 stops32h 22m
Sun 27/919:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 14/8$1,569
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop20h 55m
Wed 9/1220:25 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 15/8$1,591
Fri 11/906:05 -
1 stop30h 40m
Fri 18/922:30 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 13/8$1,612
Mon 5/1017:10 -
1 stop15h 55m
Mon 19/1023:55 -
2 stops36h 45m
Deal found 15/8$1,625
Sun 20/915:55 -
1 stop20h 50m
Wed 7/1019:57 -
2 stops51h 18m
Deal found 14/8$1,630
Mon 24/806:05 -
2 stops35h 15m
Sat 19/916:12 -
2 stops27h 33m
Deal found 15/8$1,661
Sun 23/815:55 -
1 stop20h 50m
Sat 19/911:51 -
2 stops31h 54m
Deal found 15/8$1,664
Tue 24/1109:40 -
2 stops23h 20m
Wed 9/1220:25 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 15/8$1,690

Find flight deals from Wellington to California

Round-trip from

$1,180

One-way from

$558

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,241
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Wellington to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 29/1

06:05-15:55

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

20:45-14:50

1 stop21h 05m

$1,397

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 27/1

07:40-07:00

1 stop20h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

23:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

$1,397

WellingtonBurbank

WLG Wellington - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

WLGBUR

Wellington

Wed 27/1

06:00-11:58

2 stops26h 58m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 31/1

20:00-00:05

2 stops55h 05m

$1,777

WellingtonSan Jose

WLG Wellington - SJC San Jose

WLGSJC

Wellington

Wed 27/1

07:40-14:04

2 stops27h 24m

San Jose

Sun 31/1

14:57-08:35

2 stops44h 38m

$1,855

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 14/9

08:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

23:55-07:05

2 stops36h 10m

$1,919
Fastest return journey

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/9

16:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$2,060

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 28/9

16:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

22:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$2,149

WellingtonOntario

WLG Wellington - ONT Ontario

WLGONT

Wellington

Wed 23/9

15:55-22:59

2 stops50h 04m

Ontario

Wed 30/9

13:52-14:50

2 stops52h 58m

$2,151

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 22/11

14:35-18:05

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

20:25-14:50

1 stop21h 25m

$2,247

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 29/9

16:40-21:16

2 stops24h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

16:07-14:45

2 stops26h 38m

$2,251

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,202). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,967). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,137 and $1,656 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,180 on American Airlines (27 Jan–31 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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
254 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • 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, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to California in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. 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 $533. Air New Zealand flights start at $562 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $615 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - San Francisco, Wellington - Los Angeles Los Angeles 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $1,202). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,967). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$603Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,138Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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