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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $1,096

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
2 May — 9 May1
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 April 2026.

Thu 21/517:45
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop38h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/508:05
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops37h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,190
Sat 16/513:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/519:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,196
Sat 2/513:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/519:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,206
Sat 2/513:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/516:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,215
Sat 23/506:00
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops42h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 24/510:30
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops45h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,223
Fri 22/506:00
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 24/506:00
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops50h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,234
Tue 19/521:10
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop35h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/509:29
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops37h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,241
Tue 19/506:05
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/517:25
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops29h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,260
Tue 19/521:10
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop35h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 28/516:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops30h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,272
Tue 19/506:05
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 28/517:25
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops29h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,289
Thu 21/506:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops56h 54m
Qantas Airways
Thu 28/521:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops49h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,289
Sat 16/506:05
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/512:21
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops43h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,314

Find 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,190

One-way from

$1,096

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,685
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 05m total
  • Wellington to New York
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Wellington to New York
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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Sat 23/5

06:00-08:22

2 stops42h 22m

Newark

Sun 24/5

10:30-00:10

2 stops45h 40m

$2,223

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 19/5

17:45-16:20

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/5

15:30-14:45

2 stops31h 15m

$2,255

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-20:55

2 stops30h 50m

Newark

Thu 28/5

17:25-14:45

2 stops29h 20m

$2,303

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 21/5

17:45-16:20

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

19:20-17:10

1 stop29h 50m

$2,467

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 19/5

17:45-16:20

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

14:43-14:45

2 stops32h 02m

$2,475

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 21/5

17:45-16:20

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

19:20-08:35

1 stop21h 15m

$2,480

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 20/5

07:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

16:30-23:55

2 stops39h 25m

$2,519

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Fri 22/5

06:05-19:14

2 stops29h 09m

Newark

Tue 26/5

17:25-14:45

2 stops29h 20m

$2,599

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-20:55

2 stops30h 50m

Newark

Tue 26/5

17:25-14:45

2 stops29h 20m

$2,604

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-19:00

2 stops28h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 26/5

18:46-14:45

2 stops27h 59m

$2,604

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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 April 2026.
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
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,877 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 0 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Wellington to New York can take about 38h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,255. There are 14407 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Wellington - New York LaGuardia or Wellington - Newark, as they are the most popular.

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

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    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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