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Flights from Los Angeles to Wellington
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Wellington. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 16h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 13m
Los Angeles to Wellington at a glance
Fastest journey16h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Wellington
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
LAX Auckland (AKL) WLG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams
2Search
LAX Sydney (SYD) WLG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,812 km6,714 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +21hWellington vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Wellington
- NZD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → WLG
Flights from Los Angeles to Wellington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Wellington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Wellington?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Wellington?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wellington?
Wellington is 21 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
