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Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles. 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
WLGLAXAKL

Wellington to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey16h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Wellington to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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WLG Auckland (AKL) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 13m
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WLG Sydney (SYD) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~20h 22m
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WLG Brisbane (BNE) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~20h 03m
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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
-21hLos Angeles vs Wellington
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
WLG → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Wellington to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
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 Wellington to Los Angeles?
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 Wellington and Los Angeles?
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 Wellington and Los Angeles?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 21 hours behind Wellington.

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