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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $792

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
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,404

One-way from

$792

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,488
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 33m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Tue 10/1106:00WLG - JFK
3 stops32h 58mAir Canada
Wed 18/1110:05JFK - WLG
3 stops44h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,399
Fri 20/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Fri 27/218:25EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,404
Thu 19/206:05WLG - JFK
2 stops54h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/208:25JFK - WLG
2 stops35h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,413
Thu 26/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Wed 4/318:25EWR - WLG
2 stops25h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,416
Thu 19/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/318:25EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,501
Thu 19/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Sun 1/318:25EWR - WLG
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,510
Thu 26/215:55WLG - LGA
2 stops22h 56mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/315:36LGA - WLG
2 stops24h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,521
Fri 20/206:05WLG - EWR
3 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/218:25EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,528
Thu 19/206:05WLG - LGA
3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/315:30LGA - WLG
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,548
Tue 10/1115:55WLG - EWR
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/1116:00EWR - WLG
2 stops22h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,597
Tue 10/1107:45WLG - JFK
2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/1113:00JFK - WLG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,599
Thu 19/206:05WLG - JFK
2 stops42h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/314:40JFK - WLG
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,609

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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Fri 20/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Fri 27/2

18:25-00:05

2 stops35h 40m

$1,404

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-18:38

2 stops54h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

08:25-13:35

2 stops35h 10m

$1,413

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Fri 27/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Wed 4/3

18:25-15:20

2 stops26h 55m

$1,416

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 26/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Wed 4/3

18:25-14:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,416

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Sun 1/3

18:25-00:05

2 stops35h 40m

$1,501

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Sun 1/3

18:25-15:20

2 stops26h 55m

$1,510

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 26/2

15:55-20:51

2 stops22h 56m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

15:36-10:10

2 stops24h 34m

$1,521

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-08:07

3 stops44h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/3

15:30-00:05

3 stops38h 35m

$1,548

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 8/6

10:45-19:35

1 stop24h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/6

21:55-11:20

1 stop21h 25m

$1,618

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-11:57

2 stops47h 52m

Newark

Mon 23/2

08:00-13:35

2 stops35h 35m

$1,621

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andAir Canada from Wellington to New York State by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to New York?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to New York. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to State of New York?

    Air Canada, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand can get you from Wellington to State of New York in just under 22h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 37m. Wellington and State of New York are separated by a distance of 14405 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to State of New York?

    Most travellers choose Wellington - Newark, Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Wellington - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Wellington to State of New York.

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Top airline flying from Wellington to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,589Average$2,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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