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

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada 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 Santa Ana and flying into Wellington (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 20m on average. Another popular route from California to Wellington is flying from Los Angeles to Wellington, which will take roughly 20h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Wellington?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji 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 79% 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 July 2026, 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.

$395 Cheap Flights from California to Wellington in 2026

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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm

LAX

WLG

20h 15m

1 stop

4:10 pm - 1:05 pm

WLG

LAX

15h 55m

1 stop

$692Fiji Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

9:45 pm - 3:30 pm

LAX

WLG

20h 45m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 6:05 pm

WLG

LAX

24h 30m

1 stop

$867Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

10:35 pm - 8:35 am

LAX

WLG

37h 00m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 12:00 pm

WLG

LAX

15h 50m

1 stop

$870Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

10:30 pm - 2:45 pm

LAX

WLG

20h 15m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 5:05 pm

WLG

LAX

20h 25m

1 stop

$885Qantas Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

11:55 pm - 6:10 am

LAX

WLG

35h 15m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 1:05 pm

WLG

LAX

15h 55m

1 stop

$886Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8

1:46 pm - 8:40 am

LAS

WLG

21h 54m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 3:13 pm

WLG

LAS

21h 08m

2 stops

$1,288Air New Zealand

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

8:31 pm - 11:50 pm

LAS

WLG

32h 19m

2 stops

6:00 am - 12:21 am

WLG

LAS

37h 21m

2 stops

$1,487Air New Zealand

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3

6:00 am - 12:05 am

ONT

WLG

45h 05m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 3:27 pm

WLG

ONT

19h 17m

2 stops

$1,612United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Mar 9

12:35 pm - 12:05 am

SNA

WLG

38h 30m

2 stops

4:05 pm - 11:41 am

WLG

SNA

40h 36m

2 stops

$1,711Air Canada

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Mar 9

1:50 pm - 8:40 am

ONT

WLG

23h 50m

2 stops

4:55 pm - 8:01 pm

WLG

ONT

22h 06m

2 stops

$1,918United Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

23h 25m

1 stop

WLG4:25 pmWellington

Nov 12

WLG9:15 pmWellington

35h 10m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,054

Air New Zealand

Nov 16

LAS1:46 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

21h 54m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

Nov 19

WLG3:05 pmWellington

21h 08m

2 stops

LAS3:13 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,288

Air New Zealand

Sep 11

SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco

16h 15m

1 stop

WLG9:20 amWellington

Sep 13

WLG8:15 pmWellington

29h 35m

2 stops

SFO6:50 amSan Francisco

$1,432

Qantas Airways flights from California to Wellington

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Qantas Airways

Nov 1

LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles

20h 45m

1 stop

WLG3:30 pmWellington

Nov 12

WLG2:35 pmWellington

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

$867

Qantas Airways

Nov 18

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

28h 15m

1 stop

WLG11:50 pmWellington

Mar 9

WLG8:30 pmWellington

32h 35m

2 stops

LAX8:05 amLos Angeles

$934

Qantas Airways

Nov 18

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

35h 30m

2 stops

WLG7:05 amWellington

Mar 9

WLG8:30 pmWellington

32h 35m

2 stops

LAX8:05 amLos Angeles

$952

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LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

11:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Thu 8/27

4:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$692

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

9:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Wellington

Thu 11/12

2:35 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$867

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

10:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops37h 00m

Wellington

Thu 11/12

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$870

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

10:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Tue 10/20

4:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$885

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

11:55 pm-6:10 am

2 stops35h 15m

Wellington

Thu 10/8

5:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$886

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/16

1:46 pm-8:40 am

2 stops21h 54m

Wellington

Thu 11/19

3:05 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$1,288

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/27

8:31 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Wellington

Mon 8/3

6:00 am-12:21 am

2 stops37h 21m

$1,487

OntarioWellington

ONT - WLG

ONTWLG

Ontario

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops45h 05m

Wellington

Tue 3/9

5:10 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$1,612

Santa AnaWellington

SNA - WLG

SNAWLG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/18

12:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 30m

Wellington

Tue 3/9

4:05 pm-11:41 am

2 stops40h 36m

$1,711

OntarioWellington

ONT - WLG

ONTWLG

Ontario

Tue 8/4

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 50m

Wellington

Tue 8/11

4:55 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,918

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from California, with most prices found around $720. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Wellington from California during May instead. Flights to Wellington in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $734.

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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 July 2026, 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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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $734	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 245 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,054 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 649 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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