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$460+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WLG
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Wellington

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/299:10 amWLG - LAX
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:40 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,326
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/228:50 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 12/294:00 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops26h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,823
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:45 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops41h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 12/317:40 amWLG - LAX
2 stops25h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,876
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:50 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/19:10 amWLG - LAX
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,176
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/1710:35 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:05 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,314

Find flight deals from Irvine to Wellington

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$657
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One-way from

$460
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,480
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

11:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 45m

Wellington

Sun 3/15

6:05 am-7:10 am

1 stop21h 05m

$910

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 50m

Wellington

Tue 1/27

9:10 am-12:14 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$931

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

10:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops37h 35m

Wellington

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops26h 48m

$1,000

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

9:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Wellington

Sun 3/29

3:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop15h 10m

$1,017

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

7:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop16h 05m

Wellington

Fri 2/6

11:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 10m

$1,021

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

10:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop28h 10m

Wellington

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,068

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

Wellington

Mon 2/23

4:45 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops43h 13m

$1,435

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

11:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$460

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

11:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 50m

$500

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

10:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$851

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Deals found on 12/16

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Wellington

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Wellington (average of $705). Flying from Irvine to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $979). 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 IR9 to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Wellington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the morning.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Irvine to Wellington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Most people fly into Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight to Wellington from Irvine. On average, Wellington has 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day from 3 airlines. Wellington is conveniently located just 3.3 mi from Wellington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Wellington?

    American Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from Irvine to Wellington in just under 24h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 10m. There are 6702 mi between Irvine 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 Irvine to Wellington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $353. Air New Zealand flights start at $542 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $599 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Wellington (average of $705). Flying from Irvine to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $979). 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 Irvine to Wellington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$734Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$892Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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