On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Los Angeles to Wellington. The journey covering 10,792 km crosses the Pacific Ocean and requires careful connection planning.
To find the best deals, use the price dynamics chart and calendar. To ensure your trip is comfortable, check in advance how to get to the airport at your departure point and the available ways to get from the airport to the center of New Zealand's capital.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Los Angeles — Wellington by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Los Angeles → Wellington, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,125 | high | May | $763 | low | Sep | $881 | medium |
| Feb | $1,028 | high | Jun | $881 | medium | Oct | $861 | medium |
| Mar | $930 | medium | Jul | $1,077 | high | Nov | $754 | low |
| Apr | $754 | low | Aug | $930 | medium | Dec | $1,174 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest months in Wellington are January and February, when temperatures rise to 19°C. The coldest and rainiest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 8.5°C and peak precipitation.
The minimum flight cost in June 2026 starts $961. The most budget-friendly month currently available for booking is July, when tickets can be found $931.
June might be the optimal time for your trip in terms of balancing weather and price, as July, despite its lower cost, sees the peak of the rainy season. For the most comfortable conditions, it's best to plan your flight for the Southern Hemisphere's summer months.
Several major international airlines operate on the route from Los Angeles to Wellington, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, and United Airlines. There are no direct flights between these cities, so journeys involve one or two connections, most often in Auckland. You can find detailed schedules and flight frequencies for each carrier in the list below.
Flights Los Angeles — Wellington depart from Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport and arrive at Wellington International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 10,792 km. The approximate flight time excluding layovers is about 13–14 hours, but with connections, the total travel time usually ranges from 17 to 22 hours.
The main carriers on this route are Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Qantas. Flights are operated with connections at major hub airports.
There are currently no direct flights. All routes involve at least one connection, most commonly in Auckland (AKL).
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the season. We recommend checking the current minimum in the low price calendar on this page, as fares change daily.
Flights arrive at Wellington International Airport (WLG), which offers convenient access to the city center via public transport or taxi.
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