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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,121

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,023

One-way from

$1,121

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,364
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 46m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 05m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($1,726 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($280 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 October 2025.

Mon 3/1117:10WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$1,997
Mon 3/1117:10WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$2,128
Sat 1/1116:45WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$2,208
Mon 3/1116:15WLG - JFK
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/1119:20JFK - WLG
1 stop29h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/10$2,218
Sat 1/1114:55WLG - JFK
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/1119:20JFK - WLG
1 stop22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/10$2,248
Sun 2/1115:55WLG - JFK
2 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1111:29JFK - WLG
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$2,268
Sun 2/1120:55WLG - JFK
1 stop38h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/1119:20JFK - WLG
1 stop29h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/10$2,281
Sat 1/1116:45WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$2,286
Mon 8/1209:10WLG - JFK
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1217:15JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,322
Tue 9/1209:10WLG - JFK
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1209:30JFK - WLG
2 stops35h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/10$2,355

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Wellington

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

06:05-06:30

2 stops42h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

15:59-17:05

2 stops32h 06m

$1,976

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 8/12

09:10-14:25

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/12

17:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$2,322

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 9/12

09:10-21:00

2 stops29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/12

09:30-14:50

2 stops35h 20m

$2,355

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/12

08:00-17:15

2 stops27h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/12

15:59-14:50

2 stops28h 51m

$2,434

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/12

07:40-14:25

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/12

17:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$2,521

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 8/12

10:45-17:55

2 stops25h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/12

13:00-11:20

2 stops28h 20m

$3,049

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 4/3

18:55-17:00

1 stop40h 05m

$1,121

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 4/3

14:55-22:54

2 stops25h 59m

$1,154

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Deals found on 25/10

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 27 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
923 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
923 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
923 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 1 airline have flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 23h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 10m. The distance from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 14407 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,590, Qantas Airways will fly you from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,590Average$2,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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