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How to get fromLos Angeles to Wellingtonby plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Wellington by plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LAX - WLG
    18h 3m
    $521–1,934

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane LAX - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    22h 3m
    $530–1,886

  3. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane LAX - BHE
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    24h 36m
    $942–2,951

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,825 km
  • Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington (WLG) 4 times a day.

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