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$417+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California

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WLG — LAX
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$738
(CheersTravel)

One-way from

$417
(Air Canada)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$742
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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 August 7, 2025.

This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:10 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 10/2511:55 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/5$738
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$777
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:10 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2511:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$826
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:45 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/68:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$863
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops27h 24mAir Canada
Thu 11/612:50 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$900
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 9/311:05 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$926
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/149:35 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$928
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/213:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 9/287:45 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,015
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2410:05 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,126
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:15 amWLG - SFO
2 stops23h 46mQantas Airways
Sat 9/274:37 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 57mQantas Airways
Fri 9/267:45 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/5$1,190
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/223:40 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 8/247:54 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops33h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/5$1,194

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to California that are best for you.

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Wellington

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California

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Depart

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Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/13

5:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

11:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$738

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

6:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops32h 55m

$777

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/13

5:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

11:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$826

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 10/29

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

8:10 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 10m

$863

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

12:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 15m

$900

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 8/21

6:05 am-6:00 am

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:05 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$926

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 9/9

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

9:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$928

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 9/21

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

7:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,015

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

11:20 pm-11:20 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,126

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-11:01 am

2 stops23h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

4:37 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,140

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wellington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

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.

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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 August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and SWISS 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
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
503 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,692 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
888 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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?

    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.

  • 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 - Oakland.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wellington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 airline flying from Wellington to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$709Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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