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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $1,069

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Sun 15/1121:15
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop33h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/1120:00
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/8$1,522
Tue 3/1112:00
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/122:35
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,704
Sun 15/1110:10
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1122:35
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,714
Sun 27/1207:50
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/121:35
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,779
Sun 13/913:05
WLG
-
SFO
3 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1019:57
SFO
-
WLG
3 stops25h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,816
Sun 6/913:05
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/923:00
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,850
Mon 28/917:10
WLG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1023:55
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,854
Thu 10/912:45
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/923:30
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,878
Sat 12/920:00
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/923:30
LAX
-
WLG
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,891
Wed 9/907:45
WLG
-
LAX
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/923:55
LAX
-
WLG
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,912
Tue 8/919:25
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/923:25
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,929
Wed 16/907:40
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/923:25
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,930

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,522

One-way from

$1,069

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,312
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Wellington to California
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 4 August 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 15/11

06:05-20:16

2 stops35h 11m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 28/11

22:35-23:50

1 stop28h 15m

$1,718

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 25/1

12:35-12:08

2 stops44h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/1

23:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

$1,842

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 9/9

07:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

23:55-10:10

2 stops39h 15m

$1,912

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 8/9

08:55-13:05

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$1,951

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 6/9

20:00-13:20

1 stop36h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

22:10-20:40

1 stop27h 30m

$1,954

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/9

08:55-13:20

1 stop23h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

22:10-08:40

1 stop15h 30m

$1,992

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/9

08:30-10:50

2 stops21h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

21:30-18:10

2 stops25h 40m

$2,010

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 22/1

06:05-15:55

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

07:00-13:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,019
Fastest return journey

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 15/8

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

23:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

$2,147

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 18/1

06:00-08:10

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 15/2

23:00-00:05

1 stop28h 05m

$2,220

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 $1,212). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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 $1,204 and $1,646 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,522 on Air New Zealand (15 Nov–28 Nov).

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 August 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
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
1,076 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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

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 New Zealand, and United Airlines can get you from Wellington to California in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 13m. The distance between Wellington and California is about 10839 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 $534. Air New Zealand flights start at $563 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $616 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 - Burbank Bob Hope.

  • 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 $1,212). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$604Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,140Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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