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Cheapest round-trip
$861
Overall average: $1,054
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/15Sun 3/29
LAX - WLG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$528
Typical prices: $612-$715
Fiji Airways
Tue 3/31
LAX - WLG • 1 stop
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Fiji Airways' Bula Space seats offer up to 34” pitch.
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Cheap Flights to Wellington

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Wellington

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 29
Air New Zealand Logo
8:05 pm - 11:45 amLAX-WLG
19h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:25 pm - 1:05 pmWLG-LAX
17h 40m2 stops
$861Air New Zealand
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Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 29
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 pm - 10:50 amLAX-WLG
17h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 am - 1:05 pmWLG-LAX
22h 20m1 stop
$868Air New Zealand
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Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 23
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 2:20 pmSFO-WLG
23h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:55 am - 10:39 amWLG-SFO
21h 44m2 stops
$980Air Canada
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 22
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-WLG
29h 00m2 stops
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10:45 am - 8:34 pmWLG-SFO
30h 49m2 stops
$981Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Qantas Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 2:50 pmDEN-WLG
30h 40m2 stops
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6:05 am - 7:20 pmWLG-DEN
32h 15m2 stops
$1,017Qantas Airways
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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
Qantas Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 pmDEN-WLG
39h 40m2 stops
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6:05 am - 7:20 pmWLG-DEN
32h 15m2 stops
$1,020Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 8:40 amSFO-WLG
36h 30m2 stops
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6:00 am - 8:25 amWLG-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
$1,145United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Fiji Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-WLG
25h 10m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 3:49 pmWLG-SFO
19h 29m2 stops
$1,150Fiji Airways
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Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:05 amSFO-WLG
28h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:25 amWLG-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
$1,194United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 19
Fiji Airways Logo
11:45 pm - 4:10 pmLAX-WLG
20h 25m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 12:50 pmWLG-LAX
35h 45m2 stops
$1,283Fiji Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Wellington

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Wellington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Wellington?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Wellington is Air New Zealand, followed by Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

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Expert advice for your flight to Wellington

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary drinks for a fee.


Premium Economy includes amenity kits and sleep sets on international flights.

Air New Zealand

Economy Stretch seats offer 39% more legroom and quick disembarkation on select routes.


Free Wi-Fi on most 777s, Neos, and 787s for low-data activities.

Qantas Airways

Business Class seats convert to lie-flat beds with a fitted mattress and duvet.


Premium Economy offers 22-inch wide seats with 38-inch pitch for comfort.

Fiji Airways

Business Class on A350 and A330 features lie-flat seats for long-haul comfort.


Economy offers Bula Space seats with up to 34” pitch for extra comfort.

Air Canada

Signature Class features lie-flat seats with direct aisle access on long-haul flights.


Preferred Economy seats offer up to 4 extra inches of legroom for a fee.

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United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


Economy Plus provides up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Wellington Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$528
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Wellington flights

  • Are luggage storage services offered at Wellington Airport?

    Travelers can temporarily store their luggage at the storage lockers located on level 1 of the car park. To store a small bag for a full day, you will be charged around $10 and around $20 to store a large bag for 24h.

  • Can I get accommodation at WLG?

    Travelers arriving on late-night flights and those with early morning flights can get accommodation at Rydges Hotel situated right above the airport’s international terminal. This cozy hotel offers travelers top-notch services and state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Does WLG cater to the needs of disabled travelers?

    WLG offers disabled travelers mobility and wheelchair assistance through their respective airlines upon request. Travelers with visual impairments can utilize the complimentary AIRA App to help them navigate the vast airport. The bustling airport also has lifts with braille, accessible toilets and wide, wheelchair-accessible doors all around the building. Accessible parking is also offered on level 1 right outside the multi-level car park.

  • Can I rent a vehicle at WLG?

    Major car rental companies like Europcar, Thrifty, Budget and Avis provide car rental services at the airport. Travelers can rent vehicles of their choice from the car rental agencies with desks on level 0 at the main terminal.

  • How far is Wellington Airport from central Wellington?

    Wellington Airport is 3 miles from the center of Wellington.

  • What is the name of Wellington’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Wellington, called Wellington Airport (WLG). It can also be referred to as Wellington or Wellington Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Wellington is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,379. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $1,693 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Wellington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Wellington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Wellington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Wellington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Wellington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington is generally in the morning, when flights cost $1,409 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Wellington is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,099.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Wellington

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Wellington flight deals.
  • Business travelers can hold meetings at Wellington Airport’s conference center or meeting room. The conference center comes fully equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment, air conditioning, and complimentary internet. The meeting room is located at the terminal. Interested groups or individuals can rent the space for a fee.
  • Relax and unwind at some of the delightful lounges at Wellington Airport (WLG). You can either spend the time before your flight in the comfort of the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge located in the domestic terminal, Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge at the domestic terminal, or the Air New Zealand International Lounge. To access these lounges, you can purchase an annual membership.
  • If you would like to freshen up before your flight, WLG has free showers located in the restrooms on level 1 of the main terminal.
  • If you would like to exchange currency, there are currency exchange counters located on level 1, landside and at the arrivals area of the international terminal.
  • Travelers with infants can feed and change their babies at the parent’s rooms, which come with a changing table, seats and nappy disposals. The parent’s room is situated in the main terminal on level 1. The restrooms in the departures areas and arrivals area of the international terminal also have change tables. You can also let your kids pass the time before your flight at the kid’s play area at the airport’s international terminal.
  • Taking a taxi to downtown Wellington from Wellington Airport offers travelers convenience and comfort. Taxis line up on level 0 of the airport’s main terminal outside the baggage claim area. Taxis take around 15min to reach downtown Wellington and charge approximately $22.44.
  • Wellington Airport serves Lower Hutt city, located approximately 9.6 miles away, Porirua city located approximately 13 miles away and Waipawa located approximately 134 miles away from the bustling airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Wellington. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Food
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2025NAN - CNS
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Plane left an hour late, I missed my connection and my bow case was never even loaded on the plane in VA. I deal with this type of nonsense everytime I fly air canada.

For goodness sake, board from the back of the plane to the front and assign overhead space. It would fix everything. Seriously.

Elderly female flight attendant was not customer friendly. There were only about 12 people on a regional jet that had about 60 seats. There were 8 exit row seats and none of them were taken. We attempted to sit in those seats and the flight attendant gave the standard " you didn't pay for those" so she would not allow us to move. What harm would that have caused ? They assigned seats to 5 of the 12 people in 2 rows, row 20 and 21. A simple friendly customer experience gesture of allowing us to sit in exit rows would have gone a long way in me having a very favorable impression on Air Canada. After that I have very poor impression of Air Canada and will not fly with them when I can avoid it.

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

Pearson Airport could not properly handle all the passengers who they needed to process in order to properly get them on board. As a result, I missed the departure of my flight from Toronto. The only saving grace is that Air Canada found a flight that only delayed me by one hour. However, this was no thanks to Pearson Airport!

Almost everything it was a “cool” ambiance but we arrived to Toronto so that it’s ok for me

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

Check in agent was very helpful and polite. He helped me board the earlier flight back home instead of waiting 2 hours at the airport for the next flight

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