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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $861

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
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 2 November 2025.

Mon 3/1116:15WLG - JFK
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1119:20JFK - WLG
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/10$2,217
Mon 3/1116:45WLG - EWR
2 stops22h 14mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1114:15EWR - WLG
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/10$2,277
Mon 3/1116:45WLG - LGA
2 stops23h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1115:41LGA - WLG
2 stops27h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/10$2,277
Mon 3/1107:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1116:12JFK - WLG
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/10$2,291
Mon 3/1109:45WLG - JFK
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1109:00JFK - WLG
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$2,331
Tue 16/1213:10WLG - JFK
2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1208:32JFK - WLG
2 stops62h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,737
Mon 22/1216:20WLG - JFK
2 stops31h 08mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1217:15JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/10$2,786
Mon 22/1216:45WLG - EWR
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1206:00EWR - WLG
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10$2,863
Wed 17/1206:05WLG - EWR
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1209:05EWR - WLG
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,928
Wed 17/1213:10WLG - JFK
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1214:41JFK - WLG
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,952
Wed 17/1207:40WLG - LGA
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1210:45LGA - WLG
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,954
Tue 16/1221:05WLG - JFK
1 stop35h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1216:58JFK - WLG
2 stops25h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$2,963

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,679

One-way from

$861

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,200
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 31m total
  • Wellington to New York
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 49m 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 ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 2 November 2025.
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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 12/3

07:40-18:46

2 stops28h 06m

Newark

Sun 15/3

17:55-12:20

2 stops25h 25m

$1,679

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

06:05-18:00

2 stops53h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

14:35-12:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,975

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 12/3

11:55-22:47

2 stops27h 52m

Newark

Sun 15/3

12:00-09:20

2 stops28h 20m

$2,263

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 6/3

06:05-18:59

2 stops30h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

18:59-12:20

2 stops24h 21m

$2,317

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 6/3

16:45-23:18

2 stops24h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

13:00-09:20

3 stops51h 20m

$2,744

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 22/12

16:45-00:45

2 stops26h 00m

Newark

Sat 27/12

06:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

$2,863

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 17/12

06:05-17:44

2 stops29h 39m

Newark

Wed 24/12

09:05-20:30

2 stops41h 25m

$2,928

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

15:55-22:39

3 stops48h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

09:45-00:05

3 stops45h 20m

$2,938

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 17/12

13:10-14:25

1 stop19h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/12

14:41-13:10

2 stops28h 29m

$2,952

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 17/12

07:40-15:04

2 stops25h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 24/12

10:45-17:05

2 stops36h 20m

$2,954

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

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

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 2 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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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 2 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,993 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,390 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to New York?

    A quick flight from Wellington to New York can take about 24h 33m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,744. There are 14405 km between Wellington and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,597), offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to New York. You may be able to fly from Wellington to New York for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    $861 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,121 and $1,222, respectively.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Wellington to New York

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,597Average$2,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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