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

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

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

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

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

There is 1 operator available for flights from Wellington Airport to California as of September 2026.

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

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 Wellington Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$364 Cheap Flights from Wellington to California in 2026

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

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

11:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$715Fiji Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

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

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

11:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$727Fiji Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

6:00 am - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

27h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

11:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$846Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

27h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

11:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$846Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

7:00 am - 12:00 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

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

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$846Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

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

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

11:35 pm - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

41h 30m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$851Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

8:30 am - 1:05 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

11:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$877Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

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

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

11:35 pm - 8:35 amLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

37h 00m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$879Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

5:10 pm - 11:25 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:00 pm - 10:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

29h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

$891Air New Zealand

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

2:55 pm - 12:20 pmWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

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

16h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,033Air New Zealand

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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7:40 am - 1:40 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

25h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

11:25 pm - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

24h 25m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$1,305Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

6:00 am - 8:10 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

21h 10m1 stop Melbourne

10:05 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

15h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,339United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

3:40 pm - 9:16 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

24h 36m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 2:45 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,339Qantas Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

3:40 pm - 9:26 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

1:27 pm - 1:35 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

29h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,340Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

3:40 pm - 9:26 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 2:45 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,340Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

6:00 am - 8:10 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

21h 10m1 stop Melbourne

11:05 pm - 12:10 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

30h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,398United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

8:15 am - 7:05 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

11:15 pm - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

37h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,462Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

8:30 am - 7:05 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

11:05 pm - 12:10 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

30h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,466Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

6:30 am - 7:05 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

11:15 pm - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

37h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,468Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

3:55 pm - 11:19 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

38h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

3:41 pm - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

37h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,506Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

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Fiji Airways flights from Wellington to California

Our best Fiji Airways deals on Wellington to California flight tickets

Fiji Airways

Oct 22

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 55m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

Oct 29

LAX11:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$715

Fiji Airways

Oct 22

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 55m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

Oct 29

LAX11:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$727

Fiji Airways

Oct 5

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 55m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

Oct 20

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$889

Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to California

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Wellington to California flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Nov 2

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 15m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

Nov 10

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

29h 20m

1 stop

WLG10:20 pmWellington

$891

Air New Zealand

Oct 20

WLG2:55 pmWellington

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles

Oct 27

LAX9:00 pmLos Angeles

16h 25m

1 stop

WLG9:25 amWellington

$1,033

Air New Zealand

Oct 19

WLG4:55 pmWellington

15h 00m

1 stop

SFO11:55 amSan Francisco

Oct 26

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

22h 25m

1 stop

WLG5:10 pmWellington

$1,040

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/22

5:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$715

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/22

5:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$727

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/27

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$846

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$846

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 11/2

7:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

10:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$846

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/19

5:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

11:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$851

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/22

8:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$877

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/22

5:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops37h 00m

$879

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 11/2

5:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

8:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$891

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 10/20

2:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/27

9:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

$1,033

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of March is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Wellington averaging around $769.

Can stopping save me money on Wellington to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Wellington to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$364
Fastest flight time	15h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Wellington in the past 72 hours is $364. The best round-trip flight deal from Wellington to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $715.

The fastest flight from Wellington to California takes 15h 00m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Wellington Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Wellington Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Wellington Airport to California?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Wellington Airport to California as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Wellington Airport to California?
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 Wellington Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Wellington to California

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Wellington to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $755	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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