What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 53% 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 Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport?

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

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

There are 3 operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport 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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9:45 pm - 3:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

6:05 am - 6:00 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$845Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

9:45 pm - 3:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

2:35 pm - 6:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$847Qantas Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17

10:35 pm - 8:10 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

36h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 12:00 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$850Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

10:30 pm - 11:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

29h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:35 pm - 7:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$873Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

10:35 pm - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

41h 30m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 12:00 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$876Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

10:35 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

37h 50m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 12:00 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$877Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

8:00 pm - 11:20 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

18h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl New Plymouth

6:30 am - 10:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,067Air New Zealand

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

8:00 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

16h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

5:55 pm - 10:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,086Air New Zealand

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

8:00 pm - 11:15 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

18h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:55 am - 10:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

22h 10m2 stops New Plymouth Auckland Intl

$1,091Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31

11:55 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:00 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,387Fiji Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

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9:30 pm - 2:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

22h 10m1 stop Brisbane

3:40 pm - 5:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$845Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

11:55 pm - 3:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

$848Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

11:55 pm - 3:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

$848Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28

9:30 pm - 2:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

22h 10m1 stop Brisbane

3:55 pm - 2:30 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

18h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$893Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Oct 11

11:30 pm - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:55 pm - 9:30 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

25h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

$908American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Oct 11

11:30 pm - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:40 pm - 5:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$951Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 29

11:30 pm - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:40 pm - 5:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$951Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 30

9:30 pm - 6:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

26h 20m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

$1,013Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

7:45 am - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

45h 25m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 12:01 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

26h 01m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

$1,172United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Oct 11

11:30 pm - 5:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

22h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

7:25 pm - 10:50 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

34h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa

$1,250Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

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Qantas Airways flights from Los Angeles to Wellington

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Qantas Airways

Nov 18

LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles

20h 45m

1 stop

WLG3:30 pmWellington

Nov 30

WLG6:05 amWellington

20h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

$845

Qantas Airways

Feb 10

LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles

20h 45m

1 stop

WLG3:30 pmWellington

Feb 17

WLG2:35 pmWellington

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

$847

Qantas Airways

Sep 15

LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

1 stop

WLG2:45 pmWellington

Sep 29

WLG4:40 pmWellington

20h 25m

1 stop

LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles

$850

American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Wellington

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American Airlines

Nov 28

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Dec 8

WLG6:05 amWellington

20h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

$898

American Airlines

Sep 7

LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

1 stop

WLG2:45 pmWellington

Oct 11

WLG3:55 pmWellington

25h 35m

2 stops

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles

$908

American Airlines

Oct 17

LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

1 stop

WLG2:45 pmWellington

Oct 24

WLG3:55 pmWellington

28h 04m

2 stops

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

$958

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Wed 11/18

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1 stop20h 45m

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Mon 11/30

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1 stop20h 55m

$845

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Wed 2/10

9:45 pm-3:30 pm

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2 stops36h 35m

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$850

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10:30 pm-11:55 pm

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1 stop24h 30m

$873

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Mon 2/1

10:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops41h 30m

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Sat 2/6

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$876

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LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

10:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops37h 50m

Wellington

Sat 2/6

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$877

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LAX Los Angeles - WLG Wellington

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Wed 11/18

8:00 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

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Mon 11/30

6:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,067

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LAX Los Angeles - WLG Wellington

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

8:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

Wellington

Sat 2/6

5:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 10m

$1,086

Los AngelesWellington

LAX Los Angeles - WLG Wellington

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Mon 1/18

8:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

Wellington

Sun 1/31

8:55 am-10:05 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,091

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LAX Los Angeles - WLG Wellington

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

11:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Thu 10/29

5:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$1,387

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Wellington?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $878 to $987.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $845.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $725. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Wellington from Los Angeles during April instead. Flights to Wellington in April, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $799.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Wellington flights?

You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Wellington flight.

How have Los Angeles to Wellington flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Wellington flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Wellington

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Best Price Found	$499
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Wellington from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $499. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $845.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Wellington takes 20h 15m

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Wellington. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to Wellington.

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How far is Los Angeles to Wellington by plane?
The distance between Los Angeles and Wellington is about 6711.1 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 20h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Wellington Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Wellington?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Los Angeles to Wellington is Air New Zealand, representing 54% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Fiji Airways at 24% and Qantas Airways at 22%.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $759	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 258 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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