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

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, 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 October 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.

$371 Cheap Flights from Wellington to California in 2026/27

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

24h 30m1 stop Melbourne

10:40 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

28h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$755Qantas Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

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

37h 00m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$937Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

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

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$956Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

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

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$958Fiji Airways

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

$960Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 27

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

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$961Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

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

37h 50m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$993Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

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

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

$1,002Fiji Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

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

16h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:00 pm - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

22h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,009Air New Zealand

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

8:05 pm - 11:25 amWLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

36h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 10:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

30h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,110Air New Zealand

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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Fiji Airways flights from Wellington to California

Our best Fiji Airways deals on Wellington to California flight tickets

Fiji Airways

Dec 5

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles

Dec 12

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$958

Fiji Airways

Dec 3

WLG5:10 pmWellington

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles

Dec 10

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$1,002

Fiji Airways

Dec 5

WLG5:10 pmWellington

16h 25m

1 stop

SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco

Dec 12

SFO9:35 pmSan Francisco

21h 35m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

$1,259

United Airlines flights from Wellington to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Wellington to California flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 28

WLG6:00 amWellington

35h 26m

2 stops

LAX9:26 pmLos Angeles

Nov 4

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

39h 20m

2 stops

WLG12:05 amWellington

$1,232

United Airlines

Nov 29

WLG6:00 amWellington

47h 38m

2 stops

LAX8:38 amLos Angeles

Dec 6

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles

40h 55m

2 stops

WLG8:10 amWellington

$1,319

United Airlines

Nov 14

WLG12:50 pmWellington

20h 01m

2 stops

LAX11:51 amLos Angeles

Nov 28

LAX9:41 amLos Angeles

30h 44m

2 stops

WLG1:25 pmWellington

$1,510

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 12/1

2:35 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

10:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$755

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 12/3

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/10

10:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops37h 00m

$937

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 11/14

6:05 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/28

8:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$956

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 12/5

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

10:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$958

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 11/14

6:05 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/27

9:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$960

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 11/14

6:05 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/28

8:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$961

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 12/5

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

10:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops37h 50m

$993

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 12/3

5:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/10

10:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,002

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 12/2

3:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

8:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,009

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG Wellington - LAX Los Angeles

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 11/30

8:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop36h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,110

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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 $827.

Can stopping save me money on Wellington to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Wellington to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$371
Fastest flight time	15h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Wellington in the past 72 hours is $371. The best round-trip flight deal from Wellington to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $755.

The fastest flight from Wellington to California takes 15h 55m

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 October 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 8.0 675 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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