How long is the flight from Wellington to California?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 28m. The distance between Wellington and California is about 10786 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Wellington to California?

The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - San Francisco, Wellington - Hollywood Burbank and Wellington - Los Angeles.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to California?

Before booking your flight from Wellington to California, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CA?

When flying from Wellington to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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Find flight deals from Wellington to California

Round-trip from	$1,698
One-way from	$688
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,460

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33h 25m total
Wellington to California

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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 $1,244). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,073). 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 $1,300 and $1,849 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,698 on Air New Zealand (14 Nov–27 Nov).

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.

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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.

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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

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8.0

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8.0

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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

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8.0

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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.

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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.

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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, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 28m. The distance between Wellington and California is about 10786 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Wellington to California?
The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - San Francisco, Wellington - Hollywood Burbank and Wellington - Los Angeles.
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 $1,244). Flying from Wellington to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,073). 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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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$630	Average$1,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,083	Average$2,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,179	Average$1,922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,300 and $1,849 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,698 on Air New Zealand (14 Nov–27 Nov).

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Wellington to California flights typically cost between $1,300 and $1,849 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,698 on Air New Zealand (14 Nov–27 Nov).