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

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Wellington by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Wellington

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LAX - WLG
    18h 2m
    $1,121–3,134

  2. Fly to Paraparaumu, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane LAX - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    24h 27m
    $775–2,828

  3. 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
    21h 53m
    $780–2,686

  4. 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 car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    24h 51m
    $1,142–3,651

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$780Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,825 km
  • Duration: 18h 2m

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) 5 times a day.

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