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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $821

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,342

One-way from

$821
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Wellington to California
14/1
  • 14/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Wellington to California

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Mon 23/1206:00WLG - LAX
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/117:05LAX - WLG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,821
Tue 24/1206:00WLG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1221:20LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,872
Tue 24/1206:00WLG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/123:30LAX - WLG
1 stop35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,908
Sat 21/1216:45WLG - LAX
2 stops49h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/111:55LAX - WLG
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,973
Fri 20/1208:20WLG - LAX
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/120:00LAX - WLG
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/12$2,464
Mon 23/1216:30WLG - LAX
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Wed 8/115:35LAX - WLG
3 stops48h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/12$5,216

Find flights from Wellington to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 23/1

06:00-11:10

2 stops26h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/1

17:05-17:10

2 stops27h 05m

$1,633

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 12/2

13:35-11:50

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/2

22:35-12:35

1 stop17h 00m

$1,642

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 19/1

10:45-12:11

2 stops22h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

14:45-14:20

2 stops26h 35m

$1,716

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 23/1

21:05-06:55

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/1

21:20-23:50

1 stop29h 30m

$1,764

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 3/5

09:45-07:00

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

22:05-08:40

1 stop15h 35m

$1,837

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 25/2

16:00-15:45

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

16:22-23:50

2 stops34h 28m

$1,844

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 5/5

06:00-08:05

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

22:05-08:40

1 stop15h 35m

$1,853

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 1/2

06:00-07:33

2 stops46h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

22:35-12:20

2 stops40h 45m

$1,861

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 19/1

16:30-21:21

2 stops25h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

20:15-23:50

1 stop30h 35m

$1,884

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 24/12

06:00-06:05

1 stop21h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/12

23:30-07:50

1 stop35h 20m

$1,895

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $729). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from Wellington to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Wellington to California to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.5
Good
808 reviews
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to California?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to California. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $927. Qantas Airways flights start at $954 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $1,002 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $729). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Wellington to California

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American AirlinesCheapest$799Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$977Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,448Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,779Average$2,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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