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 20h 15m on average. Another popular route from California to Wellington is flying from San Francisco to Wellington, which will take roughly 21h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

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 81% 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 March 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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11:00 pm - 3:20 pm

LAX

WLG

21h 20m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 10:50 am

WLG

LAX

35h 05m

2 stops

$811Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 13

11:55 pm - 3:10 pm

LAX

WLG

20h 15m

1 stop

8:55 am - 1:05 pm

WLG

LAX

23h 10m

2 stops

$846Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

2:15 pm - 8:40 am

FAT

WLG

23h 25m

2 stops

5:45 pm - 6:00 pm

WLG

FAT

19h 15m

2 stops

$1,471Air New Zealand

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

2:05 pm - 2:50 pm

FAT

WLG

29h 45m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:02 pm

WLG

FAT

31h 02m

2 stops

$1,631United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

3:38 pm - 11:15 am

LAS

WLG

24h 37m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:41 pm

WLG

LAS

31h 41m

2 stops

$1,636United Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

11:58 am - 2:45 pm

LAS

WLG

31h 47m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 8:41 pm

WLG

LAS

24h 01m

2 stops

$1,665Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15

6:50 am - 12:10 am

LAS

WLG

46h 20m

2 stops

3:55 pm - 5:01 pm

WLG

LAS

44h 06m

2 stops

$1,696Air Canada

Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15

1:15 pm - 12:10 am

SNA

WLG

39h 55m

2 stops

3:55 pm - 12:23 pm

WLG

SNA

39h 28m

2 stops

$1,929Air Canada

Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11

7:26 pm - 2:45 pm

STS

WLG

24h 19m

2 stops

6:05 am - 7:29 pm

WLG

STS

32h 24m

2 stops

$2,007Qantas Airways

Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29

6:39 pm - 11:15 am

SNA

WLG

21h 36m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 12:20 pm

WLG

SNA

35h 30m

2 stops

$2,049Air New Zealand

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 6

United Airlines flights from California to Wellington

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United Airlines

May 6

FAT2:05 pmFresno Airterminal

29h 45m

2 stops

WLG2:50 pmWellington

May 10

WLG6:00 amWellington

31h 02m

2 stops

FAT6:02 pmFresno Airterminal

$1,631

United Airlines

May 7

LAS3:38 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

24h 37m

2 stops

WLG11:15 amWellington

May 14

WLG6:00 amWellington

31h 41m

2 stops

LAS6:41 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,636

United Airlines

May 5

BUR5:49 pmBurbank Bob Hope

19h 51m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

May 12

WLG5:00 pmWellington

20h 19m

2 stops

BUR6:19 pmBurbank Bob Hope

$1,641

Air New Zealand flights from California to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

May 5

FAT2:15 pmFresno Airterminal

23h 25m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

May 12

WLG5:45 pmWellington

19h 15m

2 stops

FAT6:00 pmFresno Airterminal

$1,471

Air New Zealand

Apr 15

SNA6:39 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

21h 36m

2 stops

WLG11:15 amWellington

May 6

WLG7:50 pmWellington

35h 30m

2 stops

SNA12:20 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$2,049

Air New Zealand

Mar 31

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

16h 30m

1 stop

WLG11:15 amWellington

Apr 6

WLG5:00 pmWellington

19h 12m

2 stops

SFO5:12 pmSan Francisco

$4,274

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LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

11:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Wellington

Sat 6/13

6:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops35h 05m

$811

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Tue 4/28

8:55 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$846

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FresnoWellington

FAT - WLG

FATWLG

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 5/5

2:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 25m

Wellington

Tue 5/12

5:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$1,471

FresnoWellington

FAT - WLG

FATWLG

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 5/6

2:05 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Wellington

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$1,631

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/7

3:38 pm-11:15 am

2 stops24h 37m

Wellington

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,636

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/11

11:58 am-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 47m

Wellington

Sat 8/15

3:40 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,665

Las VegasWellington

LAS - WLG

LASWLG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/11

6:50 am-12:10 am

2 stops46h 20m

Wellington

Sat 8/15

3:55 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops44h 06m

$1,696

Santa AnaWellington

SNA - WLG

SNAWLG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/7

1:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 55m

Wellington

Tue 8/11

3:55 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops39h 28m

$1,929

Santa RosaWellington

STS - WLG

STSWLG

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 6/22

7:26 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Wellington

Mon 6/29

6:05 am-7:29 pm

2 stops32h 24m

$2,007

Santa AnaWellington

SNA - WLG

SNAWLG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

6:39 pm-11:15 am

2 stops21h 36m

Wellington

Wed 5/6

7:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$2,049

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from California, with most prices found around $807. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Wellington from California during May instead. Flights to Wellington in May, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $950.

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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 $721	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 235 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,009 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 619 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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