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$380+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to California
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Wed 12/316:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/310:45 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop24h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/26$1,463
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:20 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops39h 23mQantas Airways
Sat 1/34:11 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,922

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Round-trip from

$738
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$380
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,001
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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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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-11:48 am

2 stops22h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

6:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$757

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops26h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

6:10 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$786

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops28h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

2:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$786

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 2/17

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

4:53 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$855

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

9:14 am-2:50 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$855

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 2/10

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$856

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-8:42 pm

2 stops35h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

4:04 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$868

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

11:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$908

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 2/10

9:55 am-1:24 pm

2 stops24h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

6:10 pm-12:05 am

3 stops32h 55m

$913

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

10:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$914

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $451). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 December 27, 2025.

When flying from Wellington to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to California in 22h 53m. Fly via Air Canada or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6702 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $451). Flying from Wellington to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$713Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$825Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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