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Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California from $517

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WLG — LAX
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Wellington to California at least 31 days early can save you up to 37% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Wellington to California for as little as $949 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $986 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to California?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from Wellington. Users have commonly found prices around $1,024 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $631. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to California as you normally would.

Cheap Wellington to California flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wellington to California specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2310:30 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,025
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2311:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,035
Mon 7/89:10 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/56:59 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,039
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,064
Mon 6/179:10 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops36h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2310:30 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,068
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2210:30 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,070
Mon 7/226:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/411:51 amLAX - WLG
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,077
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops35h 11mQantas Airways
Tue 7/235:53 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops25h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,112
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/238:35 amSFO - WLG
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,161

Wellington to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wellington and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 8/59:10 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/711:35 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$989
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2310:30 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,025
Mon 6/176:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2311:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,035
Mon 7/89:10 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/56:59 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,039
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,064
Mon 6/179:10 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops36h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2310:30 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,068
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2210:30 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,070
Mon 7/226:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/411:51 amLAX - WLG
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,077
Sun 9/296:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1111:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,102

Wellington to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Wellington to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Wellington to California departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,064
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2210:30 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,070
Sun 6/166:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops27h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 6/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,271
Sun 6/164:50 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops64h 25mEmirates
Sat 6/224:40 pmLAX - WLG
3 stops49h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/5$2,439

One-way flights to California from Wellington

Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Wellington to California can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Wellington to California should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 8/272:55 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$517
Tue 8/275:45 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$519
Tue 8/278:30 amWLG - LAX
2 stops40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$539
Tue 8/278:30 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$540
Sun 6/305:45 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops43h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$577
Wed 6/266:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$594
Sun 6/302:35 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$610
Wed 6/268:45 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop29h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/4$674
Sun 6/309:10 pmWLG - LAX
3 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$812

Find flights from Wellington to California within your budget

Customize 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$989 - $2,022

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WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 8/5

2 stops35h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/7

2 stops22h 35m

$989

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 6/17

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/23

2 stops37h 35m

$1,025

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 6/17

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/23

1 stop20h 05m

$1,035

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 7/8

2 stops35h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 8/5

2 stops21h 36m

$1,039

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 7/22

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/4

2 stops31h 59m

$1,077

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 8/5

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 9/7

1 stop18h 00m

$1,115

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 8/5

3 stops33h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 9/7

2 stops37h 20m

$1,129

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 8/2

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/8

1 stop37h 30m

$1,195

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 9/29

3 stops48h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/11

2 stops43h 00m

$2,022

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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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 June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to California, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,418 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
936 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 3.3 mi from the center of Wellington.

  • Can I find flights from Wellington to California for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to California for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $989, but on average you can expect to pay $1,106.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Wellington to California for under $1,100?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Wellington to California within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $517. Users have also found prices from $539 and $577 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • What does WLG to LAX mean?

    WLG and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. WLG to LAX refers to a flight route from Wellington Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Wellington to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wellington to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Wellington to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Wellington to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Wellington to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Wellington to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Wellington to California flight deals updated?

    The Wellington to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $238). Flying from Wellington to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 2 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$944Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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