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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $1,278

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
8 Aug — 15 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 9 July 2026.

Thu 10/1209:40
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops28h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 21/115:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops27h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,081
Thu 10/1206:05
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops31h 51m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/112:50
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops30h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,152
Wed 5/817:45
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops22h 59m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/817:55
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops22h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,379
Mon 10/816:55
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop18h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 17/821:55
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop23h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,410
Mon 3/812:45
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/919:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,419
Thu 20/811:55
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 27/821:55
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop23h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$2,426
Mon 2/1117:10
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops25h 37m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/1108:40
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops30h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$2,442
Mon 2/1115:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/1113:00
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$2,442
Wed 5/813:05
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/819:20
JFK
-
WLG
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,464
Wed 5/812:45
WLG
-
LGA
2 stops26h 29m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/817:58
LGA
-
WLG
2 stops23h 22m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,466
Mon 10/816:55
WLG
-
JFK
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/818:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,475
Wed 19/816:55
WLG
-
EWR
2 stops23h 54m
Air New Zealand
Wed 26/817:55
EWR
-
WLG
2 stops25h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$2,487

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,081

One-way from

$1,278

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,783
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/12-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • Wellington to New York
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 10/12

06:05-19:56

2 stops31h 51m

Newark

Thu 21/1

12:50-13:30

2 stops30h 40m

$2,152

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 2/11

15:05-17:00

1 stop19h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

13:00-11:15

2 stops28h 15m

$2,442

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 19/8

16:55-23:15

2 stops22h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

12:29-08:40

2 stops28h 11m

$2,487

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 2/11

06:05-18:59

2 stops30h 54m

Newark

Sun 8/11

17:50-13:05

2 stops25h 15m

$2,628

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Mon 2/11

06:05-18:59

2 stops30h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/11

17:59-13:05

2 stops25h 06m

$2,628

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 3/8

15:40-06:03

2 stops30h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

18:30-14:45

2 stops28h 15m

$2,630

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Mon 3/8

06:05-19:22

2 stops29h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/9

18:59-14:45

2 stops27h 46m

$2,630

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 2/11

12:50-21:29

2 stops26h 39m

Newark

Sun 8/11

13:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

$2,631

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 21/10

06:00-01:09

2 stops36h 09m

Newark

Sun 25/10

15:00-11:15

2 stops27h 15m

$2,640

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 19/8

17:45-09:13

3 stops31h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

14:55-08:10

3 stops25h 15m

$2,640

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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 $1,409). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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 9 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
650 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
1,059 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
11,323 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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 19h 55m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,442. 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 - Newark, Wellington - New York LaGuardia or Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl, 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 $1,409). Flying from Wellington to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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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