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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $1,162

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
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 3 July 2026.

Sun 16/820:00
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops42h 43m
Air New Zealand
Tue 25/817:00
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops23h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/6$2,390
Fri 14/816:55
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops22h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 21/817:58
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops22h 12m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$2,455
Tue 4/808:30
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/819:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,468
Sun 2/820:00
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop39h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/821:55
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop26h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/6$2,491
Sun 16/813:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/819:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$2,492
Fri 14/820:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/819:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,499
Fri 14/816:55
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops23h 54m
Air New Zealand
Fri 21/817:55
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops24h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$2,510
Thu 17/1212:35
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops35h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 29/1214:41
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops32h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,517
Wed 5/816:55
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops22h 04m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/808:00
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops32h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$2,535
Wed 5/815:55
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops23h 19m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/817:58
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops22h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$2,535
Tue 4/808:55
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops30h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 13/813:55
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops26h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$2,540
Tue 4/806:05
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops29h 17m
Qantas Airways
Thu 13/818:59
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops27h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,557

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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 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,390

One-way from

$1,162

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,865
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 23m total
  • Wellington to New York
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 06m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Sun 16/8

20:00-22:43

2 stops42h 43m

Newark

Tue 25/8

17:00-08:40

2 stops23h 40m

$2,390

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Fri 14/8

16:55-23:15

2 stops22h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 21/8

17:58-08:10

2 stops22h 12m

$2,455

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Fri 14/8

16:55-00:49

2 stops23h 54m

Newark

Fri 21/8

17:55-10:10

2 stops24h 15m

$2,510

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sun 2/8

20:00-19:35

1 stop39h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

21:55-11:20

1 stop21h 25m

$2,540

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Tue 4/8

06:05-19:22

2 stops29h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

18:59-14:45

2 stops27h 46m

$2,557

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 11/8

16:55-06:20

2 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

11:30-09:20

2 stops29h 50m

$2,608

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 11/8

08:30-16:20

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$2,612

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 21/10

06:05-19:25

2 stops30h 20m

Newark

Sun 25/10

08:10-14:50

2 stops37h 40m

$2,617

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Sun 2/8

06:05-19:22

2 stops29h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/8

18:59-14:45

2 stops27h 46m

$2,635

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 22/10

11:55-23:10

3 stops28h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/10

07:45-08:40

2 stops31h 55m

$2,637

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

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 $1,422). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,139). 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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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 3 July 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
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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
Good
1,056 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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
11,291 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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

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 29h 17m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,557. There are 14405 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 $1,422). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,139). 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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