$416 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to California departing on 8/20. 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.
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Best California Flight Deals from Wellington

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$955
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,041
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$955
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,041

Cheap Flights from Wellington to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wellington to California 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Wellington to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to California.
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4:20 pm - 12:55 pmWLG-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
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11:55 pm - 7:05 amLAX-WLG
36h 10m2 stops
Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 22
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5:45 pm - 12:55 pmWLG-LAX
38h 10m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 7:05 amLAX-WLG
36h 10m2 stops
$1,018
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
3:40 pm - 4:40 pmWLG-LAX
20h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 pm - 2:45 pmLAX-WLG
20h 30m1 stop
$1,048Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Aug 19
Qantas Airways Logo
8:45 am - 2:25 pmWLG-LAX
24h 40m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 pm - 2:45 pmLAX-WLG
20h 30m1 stop
$1,058Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 6:00 amWLG-LAX
18h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 5:10 pmLAX-WLG
23h 15m2 stops
$1,075American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 18
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 12:50 pmWLG-SFO
36h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 8:40 amSFO-WLG
15h 35m1 stop
$1,096Air New Zealand
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Sun, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:10 amWLG-SFO
21h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 8:40 amSFO-WLG
38h 20m2 stops
$1,139United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Air New Zealand Logo
8:45 am - 12:50 pmWLG-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:13 pm - 1:10 pmSFO-WLG
25h 57m2 stops
$1,149Air New Zealand
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Wed, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 5:58 pmWLG-LAX
43h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 2:50 pmLAX-WLG
21h 15m1 stop
$1,163United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 18
American Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 2:25 pmWLG-LAX
25h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 5:10 pmLAX-WLG
23h 15m2 stops
$1,166American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 18
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to California flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to California is March, when tickets cost $731 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,062 and $1,056 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Wellington to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Wellington to California, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$416
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 from Wellington to California.

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

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

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

    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 from Wellington to California 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 from Wellington to California?

    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 from Wellington to California 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 California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $944 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,072.

Top airlines flying from Wellington to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wellington to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 472 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

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