Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to WLG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and WLG:
Auckland Airport
Nadi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, $605 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,226. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to WLG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and experience the lesser-explored corners of Wellington and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Wellington. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Wellington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to WLG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Wellington, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its top attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.