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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $890

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Wellington to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Wed 18/220:55WLG - JFK
1 stop38h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/219:20JFK - WLG
1 stop22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,833
Wed 18/206:05WLG - JFK
2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/217:15JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,886
Thu 19/206:05WLG - JFK
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/309:45JFK - WLG
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,886
Thu 5/216:45WLG - JFK
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/219:20JFK - WLG
1 stop42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,888
Sat 31/106:05WLG - EWR
2 stops31h 47mQantas Airways
Sat 7/212:37EWR - WLG
2 stops30h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,909
Sun 1/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 59mAir Canada
Sun 8/218:25EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$1,968
Wed 18/215:55WLG - LGA
2 stops22h 56mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/215:36LGA - WLG
2 stops23h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,841
Wed 18/206:05WLG - JFK
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/209:45JFK - WLG
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,886
Thu 19/209:10WLG - JFK
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/316:32JFK - WLG
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,897
Sun 1/211:55WLG - LGA
2 stops41h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/206:15LGA - WLG
2 stops47h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,925
Sat 31/106:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Sat 7/208:00EWR - WLG
3 stops46h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,072
Wed 18/206:05WLG - LGA
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/215:30LGA - WLG
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,886
Thu 19/209:10WLG - EWR
2 stops24h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/317:35EWR - WLG
2 stops24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,933
Wed 18/212:45WLG - EWR
2 stops24h 12mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/208:35EWR - WLG
2 stops29h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$2,042
Thu 19/206:05WLG - LGA
3 stops45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/311:30LGA - WLG
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,886
Fri 30/106:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Fri 6/218:25EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12$2,094
Thu 19/209:10WLG - LGA
2 stops22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/213:25LGA - WLG
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,933
Thu 19/209:10WLG - LGA
2 stops22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/316:05LGA - WLG
2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,933
Thu 5/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Mon 9/208:00EWR - WLG
3 stops46h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,177

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,770

One-way from

$890

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,496
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 22m total
  • Wellington to New York
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13/2
  • 13/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 04m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 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

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Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 18/2

20:55-17:00

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

19:20-11:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,833

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 18/2

15:55-20:51

2 stops22h 56m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/2

15:36-09:20

2 stops23h 44m

$1,841

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:05-16:27

2 stops28h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,886

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-22:39

3 stops34h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

09:45-00:05

3 stops44h 20m

$1,886

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:05-22:39

3 stops34h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

09:45-00:05

3 stops44h 20m

$1,886

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:05-22:33

3 stops34h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/2

15:30-00:05

3 stops38h 35m

$1,886

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-09:18

3 stops45h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/3

11:30-00:05

3 stops42h 35m

$1,886

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 5/2

16:45-17:00

1 stop18h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

19:20-08:10

1 stop42h 50m

$1,888

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/2

09:10-13:43

2 stops22h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

16:32-13:35

2 stops27h 03m

$1,897

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Sat 31/1

06:05-19:52

2 stops31h 47m

Newark

Sat 7/2

12:37-13:30

2 stops30h 53m

$1,909

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to State of New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 18 December 2025.
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
554 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
554 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
554 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
948 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
554 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
10,540 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
554 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

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………

Related info for your journey

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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 New Zealand, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to State of New York in just under 28h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 43m. Wellington and State of New York are separated by a distance of 14407 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.

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

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Top airline flying from Wellington to New York

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wellington to New York. 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,583Average$2,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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