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$476+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WLG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Wellington

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Round-trip from

$859
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$476
(oojo)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$973
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/129:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/286:15 amWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$854
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:40 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/204:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$924
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop20h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 11/275:20 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 11/1110:40 amONT - WLG
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/256:00 amWLG - ONT
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$996
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/710:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/115:45 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$997
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop29h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 6/74:20 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,021
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:40 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop28h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,024
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:29 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops32h 21mQantas Airways
Mon 12/14:30 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/116:10 amSJC - WLG
2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/208:30 amWLG - SJC
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,231
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1710:45 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops26h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 5/18:30 amWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,261
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:05 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/14:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/66:15 amLAS - WLG
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/136:05 amWLG - LAS
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,397

Find flights from California to Wellington within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

9:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

Wellington

Mon 4/28

6:15 am-7:00 am

1 stop19h 45m

$854

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops40h 10m

Wellington

Thu 3/20

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$924

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 40m

Wellington

Wed 5/7

12:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$968

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

10:10 pm-9:10 am

1 stop16h 00m

Wellington

Sun 5/11

5:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$997

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

11:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Wellington

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,021

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

11:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Wellington

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,024

OntarioWellington

ONT - WLG

ONTWLG

Ontario

Thu 5/15

6:48 pm-8:10 am

2 stops42h 22m

Wellington

Wed 5/21

3:50 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops44h 49m

$1,085

San JoseWellington

SJC - WLG

SJCWLG

San Jose

Tue 3/11

6:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Wellington

Thu 3/20

8:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,231

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

10:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Wellington

Thu 5/1

8:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,261

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/6

6:15 am-4:10 pm

3 stops38h 55m

Wellington

Sun 4/13

6:05 am-1:42 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,397

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Best time to book a flight from California to Wellington

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Travel insights for flights from California to Wellington

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

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 $1,804). 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 February 20, 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.

Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Emirates from California to Wellington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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 Air New Zealand ($476), Qantas Airways ($899), and Fiji Airways ($915).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Wellington or San Jose - 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 $1,804). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$728Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$966Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,005Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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