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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,148

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
1 adult

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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,194

One-way from

$1,148

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,182
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Wellington to New York
27/8
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Wellington to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($594 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($274 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

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 14 July 2025.

Wed 27/807:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/918:00JFK - WLG
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,279
Wed 27/812:20WLG - JFK
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/919:20JFK - WLG
1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/7$2,282
Mon 18/812:20WLG - JFK
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/819:20JFK - WLG
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,287
Thu 28/811:55WLG - JFK
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/921:55JFK - WLG
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/7$2,911
Tue 26/814:35WLG - JFK
3 stops44h 20mEmirates
Tue 2/923:00JFK - WLG
2 stops47h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/7$3,670

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 9/8

11:55-19:35

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/8

21:55-19:40

1 stop29h 45m

$2,194

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 27/8

07:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

18:00-14:45

2 stops28h 45m

$2,279

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 27/8

12:20-16:20

1 stop20h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

19:20-20:35

1 stop33h 15m

$2,282

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 18/8

12:20-16:20

1 stop20h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/8

19:20-07:50

1 stop20h 30m

$2,287

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 9/8

15:50-22:05

2 stops46h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/8

01:25-14:45

2 stops45h 20m

$3,191

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 28/8

09:45-19:35

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

21:55-12:25

1 stop22h 30m

$3,212

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 26/8

14:35-18:55

3 stops44h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/9

23:00-14:35

2 stops47h 35m

$3,670

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 27/8

12:20-16:20

1 stop20h 00m

$1,148

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 27/8

06:05-21:20

2 stops31h 15m

$1,155

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 27/8

21:10-21:00

3 stops39h 50m

$1,525

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Deals found on 12/7

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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 14 July 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 11% 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 14 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as EVA Air, Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,194, Air New Zealand will fly you from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,279 and $2,282, respectively.

  • 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.

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    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.

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Top airline flying from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,522Average$2,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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