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Cheap flights from Wellington to Los Angeles from $557

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2026.

Mon 5/1015:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Mon 19/1022:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,171
Mon 21/906:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Mon 28/923:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 12/8$1,172
Wed 19/815:40 -
1 stop20h 25m
Tue 8/923:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 14/8$1,174
Tue 22/906:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sun 27/923:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,200
Sun 20/906:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sun 27/923:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,203
Fri 18/906:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Fri 25/923:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/8$1,230

Find flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,171

One-way from

$557

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,239
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Wellington to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Wellington to Los Angeles
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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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Los Angeles 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 16 August 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 31/1

06:05-06:00

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 14/2

16:16-14:50

2 stops25h 34m

$1,215

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 18/9

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 25/9

23:30-23:35

1 stop29h 05m

$1,230

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 29/1

14:35-18:05

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

21:45-15:30

1 stop20h 45m

$1,286

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 5/10

17:10-13:05

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

23:55-08:40

2 stops36h 45m

$1,349

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 29/1

06:05-20:33

2 stops35h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

13:08-17:20

2 stops31h 12m

$1,434

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 20/9

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

23:55-07:05

2 stops35h 10m

$1,700

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 21/9

06:00-14:08

2 stops27h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

22:40-08:40

2 stops38h 00m

$1,838

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 30/11

17:55-06:05

2 stops33h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 31/12

19:45-13:25

2 stops20h 40m

$1,941
Fastest return journey

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 27/9

16:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/10

23:10-14:45

1 stop19h 35m

$2,011

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 19/9

17:30-13:05

2 stops38h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

23:55-07:50

2 stops35h 55m

$2,102

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $1,208). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). 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 Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,135 and $1,653 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,171 on Qantas Airways (5 Oct–19 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 16 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

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
254 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

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
662 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

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
1,083 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Los Angeles in 20h 55m. Fly via American Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10786 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Fiji Airways, at $602, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $1,208). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). 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 Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$602Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,136Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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