Are direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles always the best option?

Direct flights can save time and offer convenience, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers may sometimes be cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Wellington to Los Angeles flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Wellington to Los Angeles flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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2027-01-23 – 2027-02-03
WLG - Los Angeles
80% AI deal score
NZ$1,708
NZ$1,585
Round trip
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WLG - Los Angeles
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NZ$1,684
NZ$1,585
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NZ$1,715
NZ$1,585
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WLG - Los Angeles
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NZ$1,861
NZ$1,585
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WLG - Los Angeles
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NZ$1,779
NZ$1,585
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NZ$1,750
NZ$1,599
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NZ$1,679
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NZ$1,704
NZ$1,599
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NZ$1,428
NZ$1,599
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WLG - Los Angeles
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NZ$1,747
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Wellington to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Wellington to Los Angeles are above the typical level. For this route, prices typically range from $661–$1368, with a median of $884. About 37% of recent fares from Wellington to Los Angeles have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $544. Following closely are February, with a median of $598, and May, with a median of $670.

A typical journey from Wellington to Los Angeles takes about 21h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

The distance between Wellington and Los Angeles is approximately 10,794 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Los Angeles

Regular price: NZ$1,531 - NZ$3,206

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles is NZD1531 to NZD3206. The current lowest deal is NZD1240 with Fiji Airways for travel from Jan 28-Feb 4.

now NZ$1,240

Low NZ$1,531

High NZ$3,206

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to LAX is March, with a median price of $392. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1886. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$392

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,886

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Fiji Airways

QantasLink

Air New Zealand

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Los Angeles

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,919

NZ$2,845

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

NZ$1,810

NZ$3,027

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$2,046

NZ$2,678

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

NZ$1,769

NZ$2,237

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,958

NZ$2,741

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,959

NZ$3,148

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

9 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 27

NZ$1,746 → NZ$1,450

17%

2 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 1

NZ$1,847 → NZ$1,572

15%

4 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 3

NZ$1,845 → NZ$1,572

15%

4 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 1

NZ$1,840 → NZ$1,572

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median of $884.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $544.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 21h 20m

Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option

There are no direct flights available; all routes require at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Fiji Airways has 55 deals for connecting flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,397

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering diverse connections for your journey from Wellington.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,222

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Los Angeles, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,657

$5,338

Save $2,319

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 25

Los Angeles, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,911

$5,615

Save $2,296

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 01

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$8,172

$5,761

Save $2,411

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 02

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$8,287

$6,115

Save $2,172

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Feb 01

Los Angeles, United States

84% AI deal score

$6,315

$5,289

Save $1,026

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 15

Los Angeles, United States

84% AI deal score

$8,392

$6,372

Save $2,020

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 30

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$7,835

$6,149

Save $1,686

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 19

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$7,483

$6,264

Save $1,219

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 28

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$8,167

$6,377

Save $1,790

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 10

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$8,341

$6,435

Save $1,906

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 19

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$7,078

$5,863

Save $1,215

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options. Flights from or to smaller airports may occasionally offer different pricing. It's often worth checking if this flexibility works for your travel plans.

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Wellington to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

The distance between Wellington and Los Angeles is approximately 10,794 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Los Angeles

Regular price: NZ$1,531 - NZ$3,206

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles is NZD1531 to NZD3206. The current lowest deal is NZD1240 with Fiji Airways for travel from Jan 28-Feb 4.

now NZ$1,240

Low NZ$1,531

High NZ$3,206

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$392

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,886

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Fiji Airways

QantasLink

Air New Zealand

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Los Angeles

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,919

NZ$2,845

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

NZ$1,810

NZ$3,027

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$2,046

NZ$2,678

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

NZ$1,769

NZ$2,237

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,958

NZ$2,741

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Los Angeles

Wellington (WLG) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

NZ$1,959

NZ$3,148

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

9 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 27

NZ$1,746 → NZ$1,450

17%

2 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 1

NZ$1,847 → NZ$1,572

15%

4 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 3

NZ$1,845 → NZ$1,572

15%

4 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 1

NZ$1,840 → NZ$1,572

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median of $884.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $544.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 21h 20m

Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option

There are no direct flights available; all routes require at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Fiji Airways has 55 deals for connecting flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,397

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering diverse connections for your journey from Wellington.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,222

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$7,078

$5,863

Save $1,215

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 21h 20m

Connecting flights are the only option

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Wellington main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Feb 12

Dec 18

Dec 25

Dec 01

Dec 02

Feb 01

Oct 15

Nov 30

Nov 19

Oct 28

Dec 10

Nov 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Are direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Wellington to Los Angeles flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Wellington to Los Angeles flights?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Wellington to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 21h 20m

Connecting flights are the only option

Fiji Airways offers many deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Wellington main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Feb 12

Dec 18

Dec 25

Dec 01

Dec 02

Feb 01

Oct 15

Nov 30

Nov 19

Oct 28

Dec 10

Nov 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?