⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Wellington to Long Beach flights

Wellington (WLG) to Long Beach (LGB): 6,711 miles (10,801 km) great-circle, about 13h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1558 round-trip on Air New Zealand, with 2 stops, departing June 3, 2026.

NZAir New ZealandNZ466
Depart
WLG
Wellington, New Zealand
18:55
2026-06-03
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Arrive
LGB
Long Beach, United States
Returns 23:30
2026-06-08
Stops
2 stops
Distance
6,711 mi
Est. nonstop time
13h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1558
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Wellington to Long Beach fare fly?

$1558 round-trip, Air New Zealand NZ466, departing 2026-06-03 at 18:55, returning 2026-06-08. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Monday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 39 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Wellington from Long Beach?

  • Distance: 6,711 miles (10,801 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 13h 55m.
  • Departure airport: Wellington International Airport (WLG), Wellington, New Zealand, UTC+12 on June 3, 2026.
  • Arrival: Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB), United States, UTC-7 on June 3, 2026.
  • Time difference: Long Beach is 19 hours behind Wellington on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, New Zealand to United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 60 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Air New Zealand NZ466, 2 stops, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Wellington to Long Beach fare compare with other routes from WLG?

At $1558, it ranked 10th of the 16 round-trip fares we recorded from WLG (median $1,496). That is 23.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the WLG median of 22.4 cents across 16 round-trip routes.

Routes from WLG of similar length: Los Angeles (6,707 mi) at $989 and Port Louis (6,577 mi) at $2339.

Air New Zealand had the cheapest fare on 6 of 16 WLG routes. It is the 8th longest of the 16 routes we track from WLG.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United States?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United States: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: international visitors. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Pacific/Auckland, America/Los_Angeles; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Wellington to Long Beach flight questions

How far is Wellington from Long Beach by plane?

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Wellington is about 6,711 miles (10,801 km) from Long Beach on a great-circle line from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB), heading northeast. It is the 8th longest of the 16 routes we track from WLG. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Long Beach?

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About 13h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 6,711 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Air New Zealand fare was with 2 stops. Routes from WLG of similar length: Los Angeles (6,707 mi) at $989 and Port Louis (6,577 mi) at $2339.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Long Beach?

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On June 3, 2026, Wellington was on UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) and Long Beach on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles), so Long Beach was 19 hours behind Wellington: noon in Wellington was 17:00 the previous day in Long Beach. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Long Beach 21 hours behind, in mid-July Long Beach 19 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Wellington to Long Beach?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1558 per person round-trip on Air New Zealand flight NZ466, departing June 3, 2026, returning June 8, 2026, with 2 stops. At $1558, it ranked 10th of the 16 round-trip fares we recorded from WLG (median $1,496). That is 23.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the WLG median of 22.4 cents across 16 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Wellington to Long Beach?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From WLG, 2 of 16 were. Air New Zealand had the cheapest fare on 6 of 16 WLG routes.

Which airports serve flights from Wellington to Long Beach?

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It departs Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand, and arrives at Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, United States. An international flight, New Zealand to United States. Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) sits at 60 ft above sea level.

Where else near Long Beach can you fly from Wellington?

Los Angeles (LAX) $989Miami (MIA) $1627Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $1825New York (NYC) $1556Honolulu (HNL) $1046Nuku'alofa (TBU) $578All flights from Wellington →

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