Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Flights from Los Angeles to Wellington usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington.

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Wellington pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Wellington most commonly connect through: • Auckland Intl (AKL) – 54% of one-stop connections • Nadi (NAN) – 33% of one-stop connections • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 9% of one-stop connections • Brisbane (BNE) – 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,740 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,452, a difference of $712. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Wellington?

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are St James Theatre, Waitangi Park, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Wellington takes 00m, covering 17,359 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Wellington looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Wellington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,115, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 58m, compared to 18h 05m via Nadi (NAN) and 20h 09m via Melbourne (MEL).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wellington?

Wellington is 21 hours ahead of Los Angeles (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $67 for economy cars. Top options include: • Mode • EZI • Thrifty • Europcar • Snap Rentals

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Wellington flight?

Return flights from Los Angeles to Wellington range from $1,610 to $2,417, with an average of $1,866 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,610 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Return flights from Los Angeles to Wellington typically range from $1,610 to $2,417. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,455 on Fiji Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington at $1,304 return. •July ($2,569) and December ($2,413) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Fiji Airways ($1,455) and Qantas Airways ($1,701) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Los Angeles to Wellington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Auckland Intl (AKL) is the most popular stopover for the Los Angeles to Wellington route. 54% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AKL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,612. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Wellington, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Auckland Intl (AKL) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Wellington stopovers at 9h 58m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, 10 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr

23:55 - 15:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Nadi

16:10 - 13:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

$1,457Fiji Airways

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Thu, 1 Apr - Mon, 12 Apr

23:55 - 16:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 15m1 stop Nadi

16:10 - 13:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Nadi

$1,480Fiji Airways

1 day ago

Tue, 16 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

22:35 - 16:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

17:10 - 12:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,587Fiji Airways

1 day ago

Thu, 18 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

22:35 - 16:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 35m1 stop Nadi

17:10 - 12:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,587Fiji Airways

1 day ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar

22:35 - 07:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

35h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

17:10 - 13:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,598Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 8 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

22:35 - 07:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

35h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

17:10 - 12:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

15h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,598Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

20:00 - 11:20LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

18h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl New Plymouth

20:05 - 10:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

35h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,601Air New Zealand

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Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

20:00 - 09:25LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

16h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

21:15 - 10:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

33h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,610Air New Zealand

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Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

22:35 - 23:50LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

28h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:05 - 06:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,701Qantas Airways

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Sun, 21 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

20:25 - 23:50LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

30h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

14:35 - 18:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$1,701Qantas Airways

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Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

21:45 - 15:30LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

21:35 - 06:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

29h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,921Qantas Airways

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Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

22:40 - 00:05LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

28h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:55WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

21h 55m1 stop Melbourne

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Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

22:50 - 07:05LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

35h 15m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

20:10 - 06:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

30h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,009Qantas Airways

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Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

21:45 - 15:30LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

06:05 - 06:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,048Qantas Airways

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Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

20:25 - 14:50LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:05 - 06:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,048Qantas Airways

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22:40 - 00:05LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

28h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:10 - 06:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

33h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

13:05 - 00:05LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

38h 00m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:10 - 06:05WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

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$2,064United Airlines

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Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

20:00 - 16:25LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

23h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

13:05 - 11:25WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

19h 20m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$2,496Air New Zealand

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Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

22:35 - 08:10LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

36h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

12:00 - 12:00WLG Wellington-LAX Los Angeles

21h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

$2,969Multiple Airlines

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15:35 - 17:20LAX Los Angeles-WLG Wellington

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Los Angeles to Wellington flights

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How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Wellington? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington departing in March.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Los Angeles to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington at $1,304 return.
•July ($2,569) and December ($2,413) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?
A direct flight from Los Angeles to Wellington takes 00m, covering 17,359 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Wellington flight?
Return flights from Los Angeles to Wellington range from $1,610 to $2,417, with an average of $1,866 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,610 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Wellington looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Wellington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,115, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Wellington Airport (WLG)?
Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Wellington?
Flights from Los Angeles to Wellington usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Wellington pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Wellington most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Los Angeles to Wellington. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,740 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,452, a difference of $712.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Los Angeles to Wellington?
Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 58m, compared to 18h 05m via Nadi (NAN) and 20h 09m via Melbourne (MEL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wellington?
Wellington is 21 hours ahead of Los Angeles (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Wellington?
Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are St James Theatre, Waitangi Park, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,740, about $712 less than Thursday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Wellington trip for October. Fares historically average $1,304 return in that month –- typically $1,265 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Wellington Airport.

• Rydges Wellington Airport
• Brentwood Hotel
• Airport Stays

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