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Cheap flights from Wellington to California from $612

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to California flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,359

One-way from

$612

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,396
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/5-30/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Wellington to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Wellington to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 15/508:30WLG - LAX
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/523:55LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,359
Thu 8/506:05WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/522:50LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,509
Thu 15/520:00WLG - SFO
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/616:35SFO - WLG
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,518
Tue 20/516:45WLG - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/522:05SFO - WLG
1 stop17h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$1,760
Mon 1/917:15WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/922:10LAX - WLG
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$1,783
Tue 20/515:55WLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 28/514:25SFO - WLG
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,790
Thu 15/506:05WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 30/521:50LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,814
Thu 8/506:00WLG - LAX
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/518:45LAX - WLG
2 stops42h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,837
Thu 8/506:00WLG - SFO
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/522:40SFO - WLG
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,888
Thu 8/509:45WLG - SNA
2 stops19h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/518:15SNA - WLG
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,158
Mon 1/906:00WLG - LAX
2 stops34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22/914:20LAX - WLG
3 stops38h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,882
Mon 31/316:00WLG - LAX
2 stops35h 10mEVA Air
Thu 17/400:30LAX - WLG
2 stops43h 15mEVA Air
Deal found 24/3$3,036

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Wellington

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/5

08:30-12:55

2 stops23h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

23:55-11:35

1 stop16h 40m

$1,359

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 8/5

06:05-06:00

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

22:50-14:45

1 stop20h 55m

$1,509

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 15/5

20:00-10:25

3 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

16:35-14:45

2 stops27h 10m

$1,518

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 20/5

16:45-12:50

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

22:05-10:10

1 stop17h 05m

$1,760

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 1/9

17:15-13:20

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

22:10-09:10

1 stop16h 00m

$1,783

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 20/5

15:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

14:25-13:35

2 stops28h 10m

$1,790

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/5

06:05-06:00

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

21:50-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

$1,814

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 8/5

06:00-08:40

2 stops45h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

18:45-08:10

2 stops42h 25m

$1,837

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 8/5

06:00-08:05

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

22:40-11:20

1 stop17h 40m

$1,888

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 1/9

06:00-21:40

2 stops34h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

14:20-00:05

3 stops38h 45m

$2,882

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to California

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 $757). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 25 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $612. Air New Zealand flights start at $864 while deals on United Airlines start at $899 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Wellington to California are Wellington - Los Angeles, Wellington - San Francisco and Wellington - Oakland.

  • 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 $757). Flying from Wellington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$988Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,162Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,402Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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