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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $766

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
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 February 2026.

Thu 19/306:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops55h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 23/314:40
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops29h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,298
Thu 19/306:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops29h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 23/307:00
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops38h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,504
Wed 10/613:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/619:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,508
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops29h 17m
Qantas Airways
Tue 23/618:46
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops27h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,508
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops31h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 23/618:00
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops28h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,523
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops30h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 23/619:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,524
Fri 13/306:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops34h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops49h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,536
Fri 4/913:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/916:40
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,578
Thu 19/321:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop35h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/318:15
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,586
Thu 19/316:20
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops40h 09m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/312:47
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops38h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,620
Fri 4/906:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops28h 54m
American Airlines
Fri 18/919:01
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops27h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,771
Mon 6/406:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops28h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 13/417:58
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops28h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,872

Find 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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,298

One-way from

$766

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,521
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 26m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to New York State that are best for you.

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Wellington

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New York

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/3

06:05-20:36

2 stops55h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

14:40-13:35

2 stops29h 55m

$1,298

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-19:22

2 stops29h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

18:46-14:45

2 stops27h 59m

$1,508

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/6

13:05-16:20

1 stop19h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

17:30-14:45

2 stops29h 15m

$1,513

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-21:29

2 stops31h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

18:00-14:45

2 stops28h 45m

$1,523

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-21:00

2 stops30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

19:20-08:35

1 stop21h 15m

$1,524

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 13/3

06:05-18:54

2 stops29h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/3

16:05-08:35

2 stops47h 30m

$1,546

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/3

21:05-15:25

1 stop35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,586

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 19/3

16:20-15:29

2 stops40h 09m

Newark

Mon 23/3

12:47-20:30

2 stops38h 43m

$1,620

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-18:33

2 stops28h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

17:29-14:45

2 stops29h 16m

$1,754

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 6/4

15:40-06:00

2 stops30h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

17:29-14:45

2 stops29h 16m

$1,872

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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 25 February 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
601 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,746 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand can get you from Wellington to State of New York in just under 29h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 14m. 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Wellington - New York LaGuardia or Wellington - Newark when deciding on the best route from Wellington to State of New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to New York 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,534Average$2,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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