How long is the flight from Wellington to New York?

A quick flight from Wellington to New York can take about 31h 09m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,026. There are 14407 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Wellington - New York LaGuardia or Wellington - Newark, 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	$1,748
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Average price	$2,702

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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 31h 09m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,026. 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?
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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