Cheap flights from Wellington to Los Angeles from $688
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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Los Angeles are usually found in August or November, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday
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Best flights from Wellington to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2025.
Sun 1/206:00WLG - LAX
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Sun 8/206:30LAX - WLG
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$1,348
Sun 1/220:55WLG - LAX
1 stop34h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/219:05LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,430
Wed 11/206:05WLG - LAX
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 25/221:25LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,470
Thu 19/206:05WLG - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/223:50LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,478
Sun 1/206:00WLG - LAX
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/223:45LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,513
Thu 1/117:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 3/122:35LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,841
Fri 16/107:40WLG - LAX
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/122:35LAX - WLG
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,652
Sat 31/106:00WLG - LAX
2 stops28h 24mAir Canada
Sat 7/218:10LAX - WLG
3 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$1,695
Fri 16/107:40WLG - LAX
2 stops25h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 23/123:45LAX - WLG
1 stop35h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,846
Fri 16/107:40WLG - LAX
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 23/123:45LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,849
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles. Data last updated 19 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/109:10WLG - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/122:35LAX - WLG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,783
Wed 14/121:05WLG - LAX
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 21/123:45LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,614
Fri 30/106:00WLG - LAX
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/223:45LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,662
Fri 30/115:55WLG - LAX
1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/220:10LAX - WLG
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$1,787
Sat 31/106:00WLG - LAX
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/218:10LAX - WLG
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,350
Sat 31/116:20WLG - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 7/220:50LAX - WLG
1 stop21h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,508
Sat 31/112:45WLG - LAX
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/222:35LAX - WLG
2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,560
Sat 31/106:00WLG - LAX
2 stops28h 24mAir Canada
Sat 7/218:10LAX - WLG
3 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$1,695
Sat 31/112:45WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/219:05LAX - WLG
1 stop30h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$1,750
One-way flights from Wellington to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2025.
Mon 4/516:10WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$688
Thu 19/206:00WLG - LAX
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$742
Wed 15/418:45WLG - LAX
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$861
Wed 15/406:05WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$953
Mon 4/510:45WLG - LAX
3 stops45h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,861
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 19 December 2025.
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 19 December 2025.
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Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Sun 1/2
06:00-16:29
2 stops31h 29m
Los Angeles
Sun 8/2
06:30-15:20
2 stops35h 50m
$1,348
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Sun 1/2
20:55-10:40
1 stop34h 45m
Los Angeles
Sun 8/2
19:05-08:10
1 stop16h 05m
$1,430
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Wed 11/2
06:05-06:05
1 stop21h 00m
Los Angeles
Wed 25/2
21:25-14:50
1 stop20h 25m
$1,470
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
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Sun 1/2
06:00-13:24
2 stops28h 24m
Los Angeles
Sun 8/2
23:45-13:35
1 stop16h 50m
$1,513
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Fri 16/1
07:40-12:00
2 stops25h 20m
Los Angeles
Fri 23/1
22:35-20:30
2 stops24h 55m
$1,652
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Sat 31/1
06:00-13:24
2 stops28h 24m
Los Angeles
Sat 7/2
18:10-14:20
3 stops47h 10m
$1,695
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Thu 1/1
17:10-12:00
1 stop15h 50m
Los Angeles
Sat 3/1
22:35-16:10
1 stop20h 35m
$1,841
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Fri 16/1
07:40-12:30
2 stops25h 50m
Los Angeles
Fri 23/1
23:45-08:35
1 stop35h 50m
$1,846
WellingtonLos Angeles
WLG - LAX
WLGLAX
Wellington
Fri 16/1
07:40-07:00
1 stop20h 20m
Los Angeles
Fri 23/1
23:45-17:05
1 stop20h 20m
$1,849
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $782). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,270). 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 LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Share of one-stop return flights from Wellington to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,288.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 27m.
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 19 December 2025.
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.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Los Angeles in 21h. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, 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?
American Airlines, at $781, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and Air Canada. American Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $565 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $576 and Air New Zealand from $608 one-way.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $782). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,270). 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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