What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Wellington?

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Wellington

How long does it take to fly to Wellington?

Flight times from United States 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 15h 30m on average. Another popular route from United States to Wellington is flying from San Francisco to Wellington, which will take roughly 18h 35m. 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 United States according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 76% 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 United States to Wellington Airport?

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from United States to Wellington Airport is 3 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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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10:35 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

35h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$893Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 22

10:10 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

15h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

11:00 am - 1:20 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

21h 20m2 stops Tauranga Auckland Intl

$895Air New Zealand

Sun, Apr 25 - Wed, May 5

8:00 pm - 11:45 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

18h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Napier Hawkes Bay

9:15 pm - 10:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

33h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$895Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

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

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

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

21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$902Qantas Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

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

28h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:05 pm - 10:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

16h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$902Air New Zealand

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

8:25 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

30h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:10 pm - 6:05 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

30h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$935Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

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

$937Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

10:50 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

25h 35m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

10:45 am - 7:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

28h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne

$949Qantas Airways

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 22

10:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$6,168Fiji Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 7

10:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$6,683Fiji Airways

Tue, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 7

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8:25 pm - 2:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$992Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

6:40 pm - 8:10 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

40h 30m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

6:00 am - 6:55 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

21h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,152United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

9:41 am - 8:10 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

49h 29m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

6:00 am - 8:30 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

35h 30m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

$1,162United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

10:45 am - 2:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-WLG Wellington

34h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:35 pm - 6:50 amWLG Wellington-BOS Boston Logan Intl

34h 15m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,319Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 22

2:25 pm - 2:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 7:32 pmWLG Wellington-BOS Boston Logan Intl

31h 27m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,343American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 22

6:25 pm - 1:30 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-WLG Wellington

24h 05m1 stop Melbourne

6:05 am - 12:30 pmWLG Wellington-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

25h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,487Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

11:43 am - 11:15 amDEN Denver Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:50 pm - 5:55 pmWLG Wellington-DEN Denver Intl

25h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,817Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Dec 18

10:07 am - 8:40 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

9:15 pm - 3:26 pmWLG Wellington-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

39h 11m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,934Air New Zealand

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

4:59 pm - 3:30 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:05 am - 1:08 pmWLG Wellington-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

28h 03m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,965Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

7:27 pm - 12:05 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-WLG Wellington

31h 38m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 6:22 pmWLG Wellington-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

33h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,977Air New Zealand

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

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Air New Zealand flights from United States to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Nov 29

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

18h 45m

2 stops

WLG11:45 amWellington

Dec 6

WLG9:15 pmWellington

33h 50m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$895

Air New Zealand

Nov 29

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

26h 20m

1 stop

WLG7:20 pmWellington

Dec 6

WLG6:25 pmWellington

36h 40m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$902

Air New Zealand

Mar 1

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

18h 45m

2 stops

WLG11:45 amWellington

May 4

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 10m

1 stop

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$921

Qantas Airways flights from United States to Wellington

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Qantas Airways

Mar 8

LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles

25h 35m

2 stops

WLG9:25 pmWellington

Mar 22

WLG10:45 amWellington

28h 20m

2 stops

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

$949

Qantas Airways

Nov 5

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Nov 15

WLG6:05 amWellington

20h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

$992

Qantas Airways

Feb 23

PDX10:30 amPortland

31h 20m

2 stops

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Mar 9

WLG2:35 pmWellington

30h 19m

2 stops

PDX11:54 pmPortland

$998

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$6,683

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from United States, with most prices found around $729. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Wellington from United States during August instead. Flights to Wellington in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $833.

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The best one-way flight to Wellington from United States in the past 72 hours is $490. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $893.

The fastest flight from United States to Wellington takes 15h 30m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from United States to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Wellington Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from United States to Wellington Airport is 3 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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 $759	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 262 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 681 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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