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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $765

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
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 15 February 2026.

Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops42h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 23/208:25
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops35h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,297
Thu 19/206:00
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops28h 53m
Air Canada
Sun 1/318:25
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops26h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/2$1,489
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops29h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/618:46
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,503
Thu 5/321:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:15
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,504
Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops30h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 1/317:15
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop25h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,511
Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops30h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 1/319:05
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops23h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,511
Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
EWR
3 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/318:25
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,521
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops31h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 23/619:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,521
Thu 26/209:10
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops24h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 2/319:05
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops24h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,523
Thu 5/309:10
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops27h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 9/318:15
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,529
Thu 26/209:10
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops27h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/317:15
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,544
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/619:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,557

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,503

One-way from

$765

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,501
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/6-23/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 16m total
  • Wellington to New York
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4/3
  • 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 ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 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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Departure

Return

Price

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

$1,503

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 5/3

21:05-14:25

1 stop35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

18:15-13:35

1 stop26h 20m

$1,504

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-21:29

2 stops31h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

19:20-08:35

1 stop21h 15m

$1,521

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 26/2

09:10-16:04

2 stops24h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

19:05-13:35

2 stops24h 30m

$1,523

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 5/3

09:10-18:38

2 stops27h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

16:30-13:35

2 stops28h 05m

$1,536

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 26/2

09:10-18:38

2 stops27h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-20:30

1 stop33h 15m

$1,544

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

19:20-08:35

1 stop21h 15m

$1,557

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 26/2

21:05-14:25

1 stop35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,561

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

19:20-12:20

1 stop25h 00m

$1,614

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 5/3

06:05-20:29

2 stops32h 24m

Newark

Mon 9/3

16:59-14:50

2 stops28h 51m

$1,633

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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 15 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
582 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,717 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada can get you from Wellington to State of New York in just under 28h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. Wellington and State of New York are separated by a distance of 14379 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?

    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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