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$587+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WLG
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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$823
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$587
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,556
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 julio 30, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 11/192:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops36h 55mAir Canada
mar. 2/176:00 amWLG - LAX
2 stops28h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$823
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/166:53 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops32h 12mAir Canada
mar. 11/256:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/410:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/189:15 amWLG - LAX
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$841
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
lun. 12/811:30 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/297:40 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$876
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/146:00 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/226:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$941
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/18:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
dom. 12/145:15 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/28$959
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 11/284:45 pmLAS - WLG
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
vie. 12/126:00 amWLG - LAS
2 stops36h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,006
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/2511:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops22h 15mFiji Airways
dom. 9/79:10 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops34h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/217:00 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops25h 10mFiji Airways
vie. 11/217:40 amWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/2711:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
mié. 9/33:40 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/188:15 amFAT - WLG
2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand
dom. 1/182:55 pmWLG - FAT
2 stops23h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1810:58 amFAT - WLG
2 stops40h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 2/196:00 amWLG - FAT
2 stops36h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,249

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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 julio 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

dom. 11/16

6:53 pm-12:05 am

2 stops32h 12m

Wellington

mar. 11/25

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 39m

$827

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

vie. 11/14

6:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops33h 10m

Wellington

sáb. 11/22

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$941

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

lun. 8/11

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 40m

Wellington

mar. 8/26

8:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$978

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 11/28

4:45 pm-12:10 am

2 stops34h 25m

Wellington

vie. 12/12

6:00 am-9:44 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$1,006

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

mar. 10/28

9:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Wellington

dom. 11/9

11:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop20h 20m

$1,035

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

11:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Wellington

dom. 9/7

9:10 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,131

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

mar. 10/21

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Wellington

vie. 11/21

7:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,179

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

11:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Wellington

mié. 9/3

3:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,224

FresnoWellington

FAT - WLG

FATWLG

Fresno Airterminal

mar. 11/18

8:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops28h 05m

Wellington

dom. 1/18

2:55 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,247

FresnoWellington

FAT - WLG

FATWLG

Fresno Airterminal

mar. 11/18

10:58 am-12:05 am

2 stops40h 07m

Wellington

jue. 2/19

6:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,249

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $1,816). 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 julio 30, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated julio 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Wellington, such as ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Fiji Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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.

  • 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 ($593), Qantas Airways ($657), and Air Canada ($748).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Wellington or San Jose - Wellington, San Francisco - 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 $1,816). 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$807Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$949Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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