What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Wellington?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Wellington

How long does it take to fly to Wellington?

Flight times from California to Wellington vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Wellington (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 10m on average. Another popular route from California to Wellington is flying from San Francisco to Wellington, which will take roughly 21h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Wellington?

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Wellington from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 85% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Wellington. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Wellington on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wellington Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wellington Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wellington Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wellington Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Wellington Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:55 pm - 8:30 pmLAX-WLG

24h 35m2 stops

9:10 am - 11:50 amWLG-LAX

23h 40m2 stops

$768Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11

6:10 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-WLG

24h 10m2 stops

9:55 am - 4:29 pmWLG-LAX

27h 34m2 stops

$869Air Canada

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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 15

10:45 pm - 5:05 pmLAX-WLG

21h 20m2 stops

5:10 pm - 11:50 amWLG-LAX

15h 40m1 stop

$877Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 28

6:10 pm - 12:05 amLAX-WLG

56h 55m2 stops

10:45 am - 6:06 pmWLG-LAX

28h 21m2 stops

$883Air Canada

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 15

11:55 pm - 4:10 pmLAX-WLG

20h 15m1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:50 amWLG-LAX

15h 30m1 stop

$903Fiji Airways

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

7:05 pm - 2:00 pmLAX-WLG

21h 55m2 stops

12:45 pm - 11:15 amWLG-LAX

19h 30m1 stop

$905Air New Zealand

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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 18

7:05 pm - 8:10 amLAX-WLG

16h 05m1 stop

3:55 pm - 11:15 amWLG-LAX

16h 20m1 stop

$911Air New Zealand

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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 18

9:25 pm - 6:10 pmLAX-WLG

23h 45m1 stop

7:40 am - 6:55 amWLG-LAX

20h 15m1 stop

$953Qantas Airways

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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27

9:35 pm - 3:35 pmLAX-WLG

22h 00m1 stop

3:55 pm - 2:25 pmWLG-LAX

18h 30m1 stop

$987Qantas Airways

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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 16

6:04 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-WLG

25h 06m2 stops

9:05 pm - 1:25 pmWLG-SFO

36h 20m2 stops

$1,331Fiji Airways

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Air Canada flights from California to Wellington

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Air Canada

Dec 3

LAX6:10 pmLos Angeles

24h 10m

2 stops

WLG3:20 pmWellington

Dec 15

WLG9:55 amWellington

27h 34m

2 stops

LAX4:29 pmLos Angeles

$869

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Air Canada

Dec 1

LAX6:10 pmLos Angeles

56h 55m

2 stops

WLG12:05 amWellington

Dec 15

WLG10:45 amWellington

28h 21m

2 stops

LAX6:06 pmLos Angeles

$883

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Air Canada

Nov 30

LAX6:30 amLos Angeles

35h 50m

2 stops

WLG3:20 pmWellington

Dec 15

WLG10:45 amWellington

22h 03m

2 stops

LAX11:48 amLos Angeles

$891

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Dec 2

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

21h 55m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Dec 18

WLG12:45 pmWellington

19h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$905

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Air New Zealand

Dec 2

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

16h 05m

1 stop

WLG8:10 amWellington

Dec 18

WLG3:55 pmWellington

16h 20m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$911

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Air New Zealand

Dec 3

LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles

30h 10m

2 stops

WLG8:20 pmWellington

Dec 17

WLG12:45 pmWellington

19h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$951

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Tue 10/28

11:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 35m

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Tue 11/11

9:10 am-11:50 am

2 stops23h 40m

$768

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LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

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Wed 12/3

6:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Wellington

Mon 12/15

9:55 am-4:29 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$869

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LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

10:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Wellington

Sat 2/28

5:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

$877

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LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

6:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops56h 55m

Wellington

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10:45 am-6:06 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$883

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

11:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Thu 11/6

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop15h 30m

$903

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

7:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Wellington

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12:45 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 30m

$905

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

7:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop16h 05m

Wellington

Thu 12/18

3:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

$911

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

9:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Wellington

Tue 1/27

7:40 am-6:55 am

1 stop20h 15m

$953

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Wellington

Thu 10/16

3:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$987

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:04 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Wellington

Tue 3/17

9:05 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,331

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from California, with most prices found around $918. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Wellington from California during May instead. Flights to Wellington in May, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $967.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wellington?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,149. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Wellington for around $1,413.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wellington Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wellington Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wellington Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Wellington Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Wellington

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $734	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 205 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $950	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 907 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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