$518 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 19/3. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Wellington, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Wellington, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,091
Overall average: $1,600
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/5Sat 30/5
LAX - WLG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$518
Typical prices: $971-$1,557
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/3
LAX - WLG • 2 stops
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 27% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from the United States to Wellington

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United States to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from the United States to Wellington

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 17:10
LAX
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WLG
22h 15m
2 stops
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07:40 - 13:05
WLG
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LAX
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,091Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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22:35 - 20:30
LAX
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WLG
24h 55m
2 stops
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06:05 - 13:30
WLG
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LAX
27h 25m
1 stop
$1,142Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 30 May
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 15:10
LAX
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WLG
20h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
16:10 - 13:05
WLG
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
$1,144Fiji Airways
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 17:10
LAX
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WLG
22h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 13:05
WLG
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LAX
15h 55m
1 stop
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Air Canada Logo
14:15 - 00:05
AUS
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WLG
38h 50m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:55 - 18:46
WLG
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AUS
26h 51m
3 stops
$1,537Air Canada
Tue, 24 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
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14:19 - 15:20
AUS
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WLG
30h 01m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:20 - 22:59
WLG
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AUS
25h 39m
2 stops
$1,544Qantas Airways
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
19:37 - 23:55
AUS
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WLG
35h 18m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 23:05
WLG
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AUS
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,561Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Air New Zealand Logo
12:05 - 09:20
MSP
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WLG
28h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:00 - 22:48
WLG
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MSP
22h 48m
2 stops
$1,820Air New Zealand
Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 15:20
EWR
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WLG
26h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
WLG
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EWR
28h 53m
2 stops
$1,832Air Canada
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Air New Zealand Logo
17:37 - 09:20
MSP
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WLG
22h 43m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:55 - 22:48
WLG
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MSP
26h 53m
2 stops
$1,875Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Wellington

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 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 August, where tickets cost $1,546 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,811 and $2,555 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $1,336.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$518
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (62% more expensive on average)
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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 Airport from central Wellington?

    Central Wellington is 5 km away from Wellington Airport.

  • What is the name of Wellington’s airport?

    When flying to Wellington, you'll arrive at Wellington Airport (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.

  • How many direct flights to Wellington are there each week?

    Each week there are around 649 direct flights from within United States to Wellington. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from the United States to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Wellington. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Wellington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 582 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

8.0 ExcellentFernando, Feb 2026
AKL - ZQN
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Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

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