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$691+ Cheap flights from California to Wellington (WLG)

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WLG
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Wellington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Wellington flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$869
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$691
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,318
From California to Wellington
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Cheapest flights from California to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/36:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Mon 12/159:55 amWLG - LAX
2 stops27h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$869
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 12/16:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Mon 12/1510:45 amWLG - LAX
2 stops28h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$883
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/306:30 amLAX - WLG
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Mon 12/1510:45 amWLG - LAX
2 stops22h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$891
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:05 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops19h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1811:30 amWLG - LAX
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/16$899
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:55 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Thu 11/65:20 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/14$903
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 12/56:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Mon 12/159:55 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$919
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:40 amWLG - LAX
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$928
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/412:50 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Mon 12/159:55 amWLG - LAX
2 stops29h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$932
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/304:45 pmLAS - WLG
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amWLG - LAS
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$948
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:50 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops39h 20mAir Canada
Fri 11/76:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$949
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 12/16:10 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Thu 12/116:00 amWLG - SAN
2 stops32h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$956
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/3012:45 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Wed 12/109:55 amWLG - SAN
2 stops23h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$962

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Wellington 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Wellington that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

7:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Wellington

Thu 12/18

8:55 am-11:15 am

2 stops23h 20m

$899

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

12:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 15m

Wellington

Mon 12/15

9:55 am-6:06 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$932

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops44h 50m

Wellington

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-9:44 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$936

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/30

4:45 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Wellington

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$948

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops32h 15m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$949

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$965

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 35m

Wellington

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop26h 15m

$978

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 15m

Wellington

Thu 12/18

11:30 am-11:15 am

2 stops20h 45m

$978

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

10:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 00m

Wellington

Tue 3/17

4:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$998

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Wellington

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,037

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Best time to book a flight from California to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Wellington

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from California to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,826). 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 CA to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

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

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Wellington. 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 into for flights to Wellington from California?

    Located just 3.3 mi from the city center, Wellington (WLG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wellington from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Wellington?

    Departing from California to Wellington will take you 21h 55m. There are 6702 mi between California and Wellington. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Wellington are Fiji Airways ($692), Qantas Airways ($713), and United Airlines ($985).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Wellington or Ontario - Wellington, Los Angeles - Wellington is the most popular route from California to Wellington.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Wellington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Wellington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Wellington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Wellington 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 California to Wellington?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from California to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,826). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Wellington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Wellington. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$734Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$950Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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