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$355+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California

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WLG — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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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 January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$731
(Aunt Betty)

One-way from

$355
(Trip.com)
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/121:35 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 2/2810:35 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/15$718
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:20 amWLG - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/285:10 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$727
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:20 pmWLG - SFO
3 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/106:50 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$767
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1011:45 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/810:10 amSFO - WLG
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$794
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/315:15 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/237:05 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/14$795
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 3/76:30 amSFO - WLG
2 stops43h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$807
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/26:00 amWLG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 3/910:20 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$807
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/317:40 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 2/1611:40 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$814
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/317:40 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/169:20 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$824
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/126:00 amWLG - LAX
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/2712:55 amLAX - WLG
2 stops49h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$913
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:20 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop36h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/710:45 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop35h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/16$949

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 2/12

1:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

10:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$718

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 2/12

8:20 am-11:10 am

2 stops23h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

5:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$727

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 3/3

7:20 pm-12:11 pm

3 stops37h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

6:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$767

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

11:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$792

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

10:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$794

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 1/31

5:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

7:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$795

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

6:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$807

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 3/2

6:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

10:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$807

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 1/31

7:40 am-6:55 am

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

11:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$814

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 1/31

7:40 am-6:55 am

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

9:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$824

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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, 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 $344). 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to California, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates. 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
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
187 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $355. Users have also found prices from $387 and $391 on Air Canada and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - San Francisco, Wellington - Los Angeles 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 $344). 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$709Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$944Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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