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Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to California from $515

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WLG — LAX
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Wellington to California at least 31 days early can save you up to 37% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Wellington to California for as little as $949 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $986 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to California?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from Wellington. Users have commonly found prices around $1,025 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $631. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to California (WLG - CA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to California as you normally would.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Wellington to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Wellington and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights we've come across from Wellington to California. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 10/216:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,053
Mon 10/219:45 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,077
Mon 10/219:10 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops25h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,079
Fri 9/68:45 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 10/1511:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,100
Fri 9/66:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 10/159:15 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,154
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mQantas Airways
Tue 7/29:32 amSFO - WLG
2 stops33h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,180
Wed 6/1912:35 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 6/2611:35 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop17h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,297

Cheap American Airlines flights from Wellington to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Wellington and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Wellington to California. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Fri 9/66:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/911:00 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops41h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,074
Fri 9/67:40 amWLG - LAX
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/911:00 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops41h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,076
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/210:15 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,271
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/210:15 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,356

Cheap Wellington to California flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wellington to California specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/196:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/266:59 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,110
Wed 6/197:40 amWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2611:35 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,139
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mQantas Airways
Tue 7/29:32 amSFO - WLG
2 stops33h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,180
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/210:15 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,271
Wed 6/1912:35 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 6/2611:35 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop17h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,297
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/210:15 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,356
Tue 6/256:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/26:57 pmSFO - WLG
3 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,484
Tue 6/2510:45 amWLG - SFO
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/26:59 pmSFO - WLG
3 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,579
Tue 6/256:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/112:35 amSFO - WLG
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,648

Wellington to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wellington and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 9/64:05 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 9/911:55 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/27$623
Fri 9/64:05 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1511:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$742
Sat 10/2612:20 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/810:45 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$881
Fri 12/137:40 amWLG - LAX
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2811:50 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop35h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$931
Mon 10/216:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,053
Fri 9/66:05 amWLG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/911:00 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops41h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,074
Fri 9/67:40 amWLG - LAX
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/911:00 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops41h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,076
Mon 10/219:45 amWLG - LAX
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,077
Mon 10/219:10 pmWLG - LAX
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 10/279:15 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops25h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,079

One-way flights to California from Wellington

Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Wellington to California can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Wellington to California should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 8/274:45 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/28$515
Tue 8/278:30 amWLG - LAX
2 stops48h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$535
Tue 8/276:00 amWLG - LAX
3 stops49h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,159

Find flights from Wellington to California within your budget

Customize 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 9/6

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

1 stop16h 40m

$623

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 9/6

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

2 stops21h 15m

$742

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 10/26

2 stops20h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/8

1 stop16h 50m

$881

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/21

1 stop19h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/27

1 stop22h 05m

$1,053

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 9/6

1 stop27h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

2 stops41h 35m

$1,074

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 9/6

2 stops25h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

2 stops41h 35m

$1,076

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/21

2 stops24h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/27

1 stop22h 05m

$1,077

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 10/21

2 stops26h 43m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/26

2 stops50h 49m

$1,126

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 9/6

2 stops34h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

3 stops38h 20m

$1,823

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to California

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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 May 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to California, such as Qantas Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
608 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,424 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
244 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

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?

    If you book a flight to California from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 3.3 mi from the center of Wellington.

  • Can I find flights from Wellington to California for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to California for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $623, but on average you can expect to pay $1,134.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $515. Users have also found prices from $535 and $1,159 on American Airlines and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

  • What does WLG to LAX mean?

    WLG and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. WLG to LAX refers to a flight route from Wellington Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Wellington to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wellington to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Wellington to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Wellington to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Wellington to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Wellington to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Wellington to California flight deals updated?

    The Wellington to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Wellington to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to California (average of $238). Flying from Wellington to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to California

Discover the top 2 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$944Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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