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How to get fromWellington to Los Angelesby plane, bus, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Wellington to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane WLG - LAX
    17h 24m
    $292–1,019

  2. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PMR - LAX
    20h
    $329–1,247

  3. Fly Wellington to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane WLG - BUR
    21h 17m
    $441–1,616

  4. Car ferry to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHE - LAX
    22h 58m
    $460–1,486

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,726.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 24m

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

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 3 times a day.

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