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$455+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California

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WLG — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$840
(Jettzy)

One-way from

$455
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$910
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/295:40 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$817
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/15:15 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/2210:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$840
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 8/38:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop35h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/2010:05 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$889
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:15 amWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 5/119:50 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,070
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 6/74:18 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops27h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,098
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/236:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/110:55 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/226:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/210:35 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/136:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2011:20 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,258
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/149:45 amWLG - SFO
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/201:05 amSFO - WLG
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,267
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/133:55 pmWLG - OAK
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/208:50 amOAK - WLG
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,664
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:40 amWLG - SFO
3 stops30h 22mFiji Airways
Fri 6/207:55 pmSFO - WLG
3 stops29h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/1$2,052
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/256:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops29h 13mAir Canada
Sat 6/288:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops47h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$2,166

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to California that are best for you.

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Wellington

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 9/1

5:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

10:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 30m

$840

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 8/3

8:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

10:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$889

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 9/1

8:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

11:55 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 10m

$1,016

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 5/30

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

10:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,081

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 6/1

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

4:18 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,098

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 6/23

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,150

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 6/22

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

10:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,173

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

11:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops38h 20m

$1,258

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 6/14

9:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

1:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$1,267

WellingtonOakland

WLG - OAK

WLGOAK

Wellington

Fri 6/13

3:55 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Oakland

Fri 6/20

8:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,664

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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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 $327). 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to California, such as Fiji Airways, Singapore 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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 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 $460. Users have also found prices from $463 and $557 on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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 - 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 $327). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$709Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,021Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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