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$1,007 Find cheap flights from the United States to Wellington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Wellington departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Wellington - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington?

The average price of all flights to Wellington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Wellington is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $3,544. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $3,544 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Wellington, 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 to Wellington is November, where tickets cost $1,933 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,151 and $3,063 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $1,478.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington?

The average price for all flights to Wellington depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington is generally at night, when flights cost $1,893 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Wellington is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,893.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Wellington?

The duration of your flight to Wellington depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Wellington on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 17h 10m, New York, which takes 20h 15m, Los Angeles, which takes 22h 05m, and Newark, which takes 25h 30m.

How many direct flights to Wellington are there each day?

There are around 98 direct flights from within United States to Wellington every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 52% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Wellington are there each week?

Each week there are around 685 direct flights from within United States to Wellington. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$1,007
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Wellington

FAQs - booking Wellington flights

  • Are luggage storage services offered at Wellington Airport?

    Travelers can temporarily store their luggage at the storage lockers located on level 1 of the car park. To store a small bag for a full day, you will be charged around $10 and around $20 to store a large bag for 24h.

  • Can I get accommodation at WLG?

    Travelers arriving on late-night flights and those with early morning flights can get accommodation at Rydges Hotel situated right above the airport’s international terminal. This cozy hotel offers travelers top-notch services and state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Does WLG cater to the needs of disabled travelers?

    WLG offers disabled travelers mobility and wheelchair assistance through their respective airlines upon request. Travelers with visual impairments can utilize the complimentary AIRA App to help them navigate the vast airport. The bustling airport also has lifts with braille, accessible toilets and wide, wheelchair-accessible doors all around the building. Accessible parking is also offered on level 1 right outside the multi-level car park.

  • Can I rent a vehicle at WLG?

    Major car rental companies like Europcar, Thrifty, Budget and Avis provide car rental services at the airport. Travelers can rent vehicles of their choice from the car rental agencies with desks on level 0 at the main terminal.

  • How far is Wellington from central Wellington?

    Central Wellington is 5 km away from Wellington.

  • What is the name of Wellington’s airport?

    When flying to Wellington, you'll arrive at Wellington (WLG). The airport is also known as Wellington or Wellington Intl.

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

    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 to Wellington.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Wellington?

    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 Wellington with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Wellington?

    Of the 4 airlines that fly to Wellington, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 512 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 97 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Wellington

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Wellington flight deals.
  • Business travelers can hold meetings at Wellington Airport’s conference center or meeting room. The conference center comes fully equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment, air conditioning, and complimentary internet. The meeting room is located at the terminal. Interested groups or individuals can rent the space for a fee.
  • Relax and unwind at some of the delightful lounges at Wellington Airport (WLG). You can either spend the time before your flight in the comfort of the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge located in the domestic terminal, Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge at the domestic terminal, or the Air New Zealand International Lounge. To access these lounges, you can purchase an annual membership.
  • If you would like to freshen up before your flight, WLG has free showers located in the restrooms on level 1 of the main terminal.
  • If you would like to exchange currency, there are currency exchange counters located on level 1, landside and at the arrivals area of the international terminal.
  • Travelers with infants can feed and change their babies at the parent’s rooms, which come with a changing table, seats and nappy disposals. The parent’s room is situated in the main terminal on level 1. The restrooms in the departures areas and arrivals area of the international terminal also have change tables. You can also let your kids pass the time before your flight at the kid’s play area at the airport’s international terminal.
  • Taking a taxi to downtown Wellington from Wellington Airport offers travelers convenience and comfort. Taxis line up on level 0 of the airport’s main terminal outside the baggage claim area. Taxis take around 15min to reach downtown Wellington and charge approximately $22.44.
  • Wellington Airport serves Lower Hutt city, located approximately 9.6 miles away, Porirua city located approximately 13 miles away and Waipawa located approximately 134 miles away from the bustling airport.
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Prefer to fly direct to Wellington?

Find which airlines fly direct to Wellington, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Wellington

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Wellington found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/6Mon
2 stops
25h 40mLAX-WLG
17/6Mon
2 stops
34h 45mWLG-LAX
$1,345
3/8Sat
2 stops
48h 05mLAX-WLG
12/8Mon
1 stop
20h 40mWLG-LAX
$1,591
6/8Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 10mLAX-WLG
30/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
32h 40mWLG-LAX
$1,673
6/8Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
16h 10mLAX-WLG
30/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
14h 35mWLG-LAX
$1,704
11/6Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 40mLAX-WLG
18/6Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 55mWLG-LAX
$1,809
28/6Fri
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 40mLAX-WLG
10/11Sun
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 15mWLG-LAX
$1,865
31/7Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
20h 05mLAX-WLG
8/8Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
19h 00mWLG-LAX
$1,908
31/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 05mLAX-WLG
13/8Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 55mWLG-LAX
$1,927
31/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 05mLAX-WLG
10/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
33h 27mWLG-LAX
$2,010
2/8Fri
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 40mLAX-WLG
7/8Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 20mWLG-LAX
$2,696

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Wellington found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/9Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
20h 10mLAX-WLG
$1,007
3/9Tue
2 stops
22h 15mLAX-WLG
$1,236
9/10Wed
2 stopsFiji Airways
24h 40mLAX-WLG
$1,357
9/10Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 40mLAX-WLG
$1,392
3/9Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
20h 05mLAX-WLG
$1,575
18/8Sun
3 stops
52h 32mBOS-WLG
$1,644
21/6Fri
2 stops
21h 36mSFO-WLG
$1,792
21/6Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 10mSFO-WLG
$1,899
4/9Wed
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
50h 50mLAX-WLG
$2,000
9/10Wed
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
52h 20mLAX-WLG
$2,026

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Last minute flights to Wellington

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Wellington that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
47h 52mPHL-WLG
25/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
41h 48mWLG-PHL
$2,437
18/5Sat
multi-stop
40h 35mPHL-WLG
25/5Sat
multi-stop
46h 46mWLG-PHL
$3,261
18/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
31h 30mPHL-WLG
25/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
38h 37mWLG-PHL
$3,824
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
46h 30mBOS-WLG
25/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
63h 35mWLG-BOS
$5,088
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
46h 30mBOS-WLG
25/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
63h 35mWLG-BOS
$5,229

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