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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $1,786

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

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 13 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,896

One-way from

$1,786

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,051
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/6-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 36m total
  • Wellington to New York
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26/6
  • 26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($363 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 13 May 2025.

Sat 7/612:20WLG - JFK
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 20/615:24JFK - WLG
2 stops31h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,896
Fri 8/806:05WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/816:29JFK - WLG
2 stops30h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,930
Fri 8/813:45WLG - LGA
2 stops38h 58mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/806:00LGA - WLG
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$2,110
Fri 8/814:55WLG - EWR
2 stops26h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/817:50EWR - WLG
2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$2,168
Sat 7/621:10WLG - JFK
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/619:20JFK - WLG
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,176
Sun 15/606:05WLG - LGA
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 4/719:00LGA - WLG
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,329
Fri 8/806:05WLG - LGA
3 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/819:45LGA - WLG
3 stops60h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,348
Fri 8/806:05WLG - EWR
2 stops40h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/820:29EWR - WLG
3 stops59h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,642
Fri 19/921:05WLG - JFK
1 stop38h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1020:55JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$3,087
Thu 26/606:00WLG - LGA
3 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/714:00LGA - WLG
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$3,342
Sat 7/615:40WLG - JFK
2 stops57h 10mEmirates
Fri 20/622:20JFK - WLG
3 stops48h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/5$3,551
Thu 26/606:05WLG - LGA
2 stops31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/716:00LGA - WLG
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$3,799

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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 - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 7/6

12:20-16:20

1 stop20h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/6

15:24-14:45

2 stops31h 21m

$1,896

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 8/8

06:05-20:05

2 stops30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/8

16:29-14:45

2 stops30h 16m

$1,930

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Fri 8/8

14:55-01:00

2 stops26h 05m

Newark

Fri 22/8

17:54-08:10

2 stops22h 16m

$2,006

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 8/8

13:45-23:15

2 stops25h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 22/8

17:57-08:10

2 stops22h 13m

$2,102

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 7/6

21:10-16:20

1 stop35h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/6

19:20-07:50

1 stop20h 30m

$2,176

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Sat 7/6

06:05-06:44

2 stops40h 39m

Newark

Fri 20/6

18:10-14:45

2 stops28h 35m

$2,295

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Sun 15/6

06:05-17:05

2 stops27h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/7

19:00-14:45

2 stops27h 45m

$2,329

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 8/8

06:05-20:48

3 stops30h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 22/8

19:45-00:05

3 stops60h 20m

$2,348

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 19/9

21:05-19:35

1 stop38h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

20:55-11:20

1 stop21h 25m

$3,087

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 26/6

06:00-23:44

3 stops33h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/7

14:00-08:10

2 stops26h 10m

$3,342

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/5

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to New York State

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 13 May 2025.

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.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,773 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to State of New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $2,108 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $2,401 and LATAM Airlines from $2,618 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Wellington - New York LaGuardia, Wellington - Newark or Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl 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?

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Top airline flying from Wellington to New York

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,554Average$2,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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