WLG - LAX

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$718
Typical prices: $704-$964
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/8Sat 8/15
WLG - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$492
Typical prices: $380-$424
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Wed 8/26
WLG - LAX • 2 stops
Top airlines
Fiji Airways
Cheapest • from $718 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Wellington and Los Angeles. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Brisbane (BNE)
Cheapest • Avg $1,072 (round-trip)
Auckland (AKL)
Shortest trip • 14h 54m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles (WLG-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wellington to Los Angeles 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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4:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$718Fiji Airways
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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4:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$733Fiji Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:10 pm - 12:00 pm
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
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10:35 pm - 2:20 pm
LAX
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WLG
42h 45m
2 stops
$867Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:10 pm - 12:00 pm
WLG
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
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10:35 pm - 4:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 35m
1 stop
$873Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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11:00 am - 1:05 pm
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LAX
21h 05m
2 stops
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$934Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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8:55 am - 1:05 pm
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LAX
23h 10m
2 stops
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$948Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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4:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$970Fiji Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Jan 5
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9:15 pm - 12:00 pm
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LAX
35h 45m
2 stops
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10:35 pm - 7:40 pm
LAX
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WLG
48h 05m
2 stops
$983Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
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4:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 8:40 am
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WLG
37h 45m
2 stops
$1,030Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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LAX
36h 55m
2 stops
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pm
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,051Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost $712 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,152 and $1,105 respectively.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$492
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles was $502 for a one-way ticket and $718 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Wellington and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Wellington and on arrival in Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Wellington you will be using Wellington. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Wellington and Los Angeles.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from 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 from Wellington to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline. Booking your flights between Wellington and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Wellington to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles? 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 649 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Feb 2026
AKL - LAX
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The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

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

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Wellington (WLG)
Los Angeles (LAX)