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 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 32m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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.

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

When flying from Wellington to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Round-trip from	$1,690
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Average price	$2,722

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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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 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 32m. 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.
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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