How to get from Los Angeles to Wellington: connecting flights, about 17h 15m total

Flights from Los Angeles to Wellington

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Best fares from Los Angeles to Wellington

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Cheapest one-way $607 16 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $607 16 November, Mon Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $607

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland: 17h 15m
two tickets, via Auckland: $697
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 6,718 mi (10,812 km)

fastest

Via Auckland

New Zealand

17h 15m

with the connection

Los Angeles to Auckland flight 13h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Auckland to Wellington flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $697

Via Nadi

Fiji

18h 15m

with the connection

Los Angeles to Nadi flight 11h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Nadi to Wellington flight 3h 50m

Via Brisbane

Australia

21h

with the connection

Los Angeles to Brisbane flight 14h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Brisbane to Wellington flight 3h 30m

two ticketsfrom $1,058

Via Sydney

Australia

21h 23m

with the connection

Los Angeles to Sydney flight 15h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Sydney to Wellington flight 3h 15m

two ticketsfrom $752

Via Melbourne

Australia

22h 30m

with the connection

Los Angeles to Melbourne flight 15h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to Wellington flight 3h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,312

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Los Angeles to cities closest to Wellington

Los Angeles to Auckland Auckland: 306 mi (493 km) from Wellington, flight 13h 5m from $532 Los Angeles to Sydney Sydney: 1,383 mi (2,226 km) from Wellington, flight 15h 8m from $496 Los Angeles to Brisbane Brisbane: 1,558 mi (2,507 km) from Wellington, flight 14h 30m from $509 Los Angeles to Melbourne Melbourne: 1,598 mi (2,572 km) from Wellington, flight 15h 55m from $526 Los Angeles to Nadi Nadi: 1,634 mi (2,629 km) from Wellington, flight 11h 25m from $419 Los Angeles to Papeete Papeete: 2,668 mi (4,293 km) from Wellington, flight 7h 15m from $521

To Wellington from cities closest to Los Angeles

Nadi to Wellington Nadi: 5,536 mi (8,910 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 50m Rotorua to Wellington Rotorua: 6,518 mi (10,490 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 15m from $200 Auckland to Wellington Auckland: 6,522 mi (10,496 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 10m from $43 New Plymouth to Wellington New Plymouth: 6,642 mi (10,690 km) from Los Angeles, flight 55m from $97 Blenheim to Wellington Blenheim: 6,765 mi (10,887 km) from Los Angeles, flight 30m Nelson to Wellington Nelson: 6,778 mi (10,908 km) from Los Angeles, flight 45m from $73

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.

What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington?

Via Auckland: 13h 5m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 17h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $697. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Wellington?

Auckland (17h 15m total), Nadi (18h 15m total), Brisbane (21h total), Sydney (21h 23m total) and Melbourne (22h 30m total).

How far is Wellington from Los Angeles?

6,718 mi (10,812 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.