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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Wellington Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,140. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Wellington.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.

Wellington.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Wellington.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Wellington.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Wellington.$1,532 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,532, select.

Wellington.$1,533 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,533, select.

Wellington.$1,533 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,533, select.

Wellington.$1,533 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,533, select.

Wellington.$1,574 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Mon, 29 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Wellington on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,574, select.

Wellington.$1,685 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Wellington on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,685, select.

Wellington.$1,797 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,797, select.

Wellington.$2,013 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,013, select.

Wellington.$2,132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,132, select.

Wellington.$2,133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,133, select.

Wellington.$2,140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Qantas and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Wellington on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,140, select.

Wellington.$2,616 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,616, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington

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Los Angeles to Wellington: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Wellington below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Wellington.

Los Angeles to Wellington: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,525
Cheapest month to fly	January

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Wellington: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Wellington is $1,525. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Wellington. But we found flights with one stop from $1,525.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Wellington?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Wellington.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington Airport on Sunday, 17 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Wellington Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Wellington Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Wellington?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wellington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Wellington?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wellington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Wellington is Qantas .

Flying from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know

The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 21 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to WLG, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a popular month like December, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to WLG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
- Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Nadi International Airport (NAN)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to WLG flight:

About Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Book a hotel near WLG if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value to explore Wellington and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport flight.

Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington

Wellington International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Wellington. How long it'll take to get there by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

At the moment, $759 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,525. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to WLG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to WLG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

November is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Visit Wellington in January for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to WLG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 12ºC.

More about Wellington

After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Wellington International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wellington:
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Hobbit's Hideaway are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Wellington itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wellington Botanic Gardens.

Explore more of New Zealand

Wellington is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres northeast of Wellington, a visit to Palmerston North will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Hastings is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Wellington. No journey is complete without seeing Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.