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$445+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/246:00 amWLG - LAX
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/79:20 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$888
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:05 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:35 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$978
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/41:35 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 12/1110:35 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/20$987
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/49:05 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/118:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,024
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/56:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 12/117:00 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops31h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,061
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/54:30 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/114:43 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,068
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/1012:55 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:20 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,143
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/259:10 amWLG - LAX
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/57:05 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop30h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/19$1,237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/52:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop37h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1110:45 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/19$1,240
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/52:35 pmWLG - SFO
3 stops67h 15mEmirates
Wed 12/113:40 pmSFO - WLG
3 stops48h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/19$2,640

Find flights from Wellington to California within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

5:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$662

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 4/1

4:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

10:10 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 10m

$871

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 12/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

9:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$888

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

8:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$969

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 12/4

1:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

10:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$987

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 12/4

9:05 pm-6:05 am

2 stops30h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

8:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,024

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 12/5

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

7:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,061

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 12/5

4:30 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops25h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

4:43 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$1,068

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 12/5

2:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop37h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

10:45 pm-8:10 am

1 stop36h 25m

$1,240

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 12/5

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops67h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops48h 50m

$2,640

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $240). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to California, such as Air New Zealand, American Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
201 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $445. Users have also found prices from $468 and $527 on Air New Zealand 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $240). Flying from Wellington to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 airline flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top airline 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$790Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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