How long is the flight from Wellington to New York?

A quick flight from Wellington to New York can take about 23h 48m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,240. There are 14379 km between Wellington and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 New York?

When deciding which route to take from Wellington to New York, consider Wellington - Newark, Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Wellington - New York LaGuardia, as they are the most popular.

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

When flying from Wellington to 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?

If you book a flight to New York from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington. There are 0 flights from Wellington to New York per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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Round-trip from	$1,537
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,615

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Thu 27/8

08:30-16:20

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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19:20-08:35

1 stop21h 15m

$1,614

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WLG Wellington - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Wellington

Sun 31/1

20:30-14:35

1 stop36h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/2

17:15-17:20

1 stop30h 05m

$1,709

WellingtonNewark

WLG Wellington - EWR Newark

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Sun 31/1

06:05-16:32

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$1,770

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WLG Wellington - EWR Newark

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Wed 9/9

06:05-19:15

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18:27-23:55

2 stops37h 28m

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WellingtonNew York

WLG Wellington - LGA New York LaGuardia

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07:05-18:29

2 stops28h 24m

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Sun 4/10

17:08-23:55

2 stops37h 47m

$1,909

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WLG Wellington - EWR Newark

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14:55-22:43

2 stops23h 48m

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13:58-08:10

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$2,240

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17:45-09:13

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17:58-08:10

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13:05-16:20

1 stop19h 15m

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18:30-15:45

2 stops28h 15m

$2,533

WellingtonNew York

WLG Wellington - LGA New York LaGuardia

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Wellington

Mon 23/11

17:10-20:57

2 stops21h 47m

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10:00-09:25

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$2,632

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WLG Wellington - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mon 28/9

07:05-16:20

2 stops26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2 stops27h 15m

$2,652

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to New York (average of $1,464). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

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662 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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662 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Air New Zealand

8.0

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662 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,483 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

662 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to New York?
If you book a flight to New York from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington. There are 0 flights from Wellington to New York per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Wellington to New York?
A quick flight from Wellington to New York can take about 23h 48m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,240. There are 14379 km between Wellington and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Wellington to New York?
When deciding which route to take from Wellington to New York, consider Wellington - Newark, Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Wellington - New York LaGuardia, as they are the most popular.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to New York?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to New York (average of $1,464). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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