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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $1,061

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,203

One-way from

$1,061

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,191
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 32m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 15 July 2025.

Sat 9/811:55WLG - JFK
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/821:55JFK - WLG
1 stop29h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/7$2,203
Wed 27/814:55WLG - EWR
2 stops26h 03mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/917:54EWR - WLG
2 stops22h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$2,241
Wed 20/813:45WLG - LGA
2 stops25h 29mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/817:57LGA - WLG
2 stops22h 13mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/7$2,269
Wed 27/817:45WLG - EWR
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/909:00EWR - WLG
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,281
Mon 4/806:05WLG - JFK
2 stops28h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/817:29JFK - WLG
2 stops29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,283
Mon 4/806:05WLG - LGA
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/816:00LGA - WLG
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,283
Mon 18/812:20WLG - JFK
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/819:20JFK - WLG
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,296
Wed 27/817:45WLG - LGA
3 stops34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/913:45LGA - WLG
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,301
Thu 28/806:05WLG - JFK
2 stops26h 16mQantas Airways
Thu 4/918:20JFK - WLG
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$2,328
Wed 27/817:15WLG - LGA
3 stops42h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/920:21LGA - WLG
2 stops48h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,512
Thu 28/806:05WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 38mQantas Airways
Thu 4/916:40EWR - WLG
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$2,948
Thu 28/817:15WLG - EWR
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/914:10EWR - WLG
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7$3,053

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WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 9/8

11:55-19:35

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/8

21:55-19:40

1 stop29h 45m

$2,203

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 27/8

14:55-00:58

2 stops26h 03m

Newark

Wed 3/9

17:54-08:10

2 stops22h 16m

$2,241

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 20/8

13:45-23:14

2 stops25h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 27/8

17:57-08:10

2 stops22h 13m

$2,269

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 27/8

17:45-05:50

3 stops28h 05m

Newark

Wed 3/9

09:00-12:25

3 stops35h 25m

$2,281

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 4/8

06:05-18:59

2 stops28h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

17:29-14:45

2 stops29h 16m

$2,283

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Mon 4/8

06:05-17:10

2 stops27h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/8

16:00-14:45

2 stops30h 45m

$2,283

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 18/8

12:20-16:20

1 stop20h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/8

19:20-07:50

1 stop20h 30m

$2,296

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 27/8

17:45-12:29

3 stops34h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

13:45-08:40

3 stops26h 55m

$2,301

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 28/8

06:05-16:21

2 stops26h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

18:20-14:45

2 stops28h 25m

$2,328

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 27/8

17:15-19:17

3 stops42h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

20:21-12:25

2 stops48h 04m

$2,512

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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 15 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to New York?

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 15 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York, such as EVA Air, Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($2,203), American Airlines ($2,283), and Qantas Airways ($2,328) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to New York.

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

    $1,061 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,133 and $1,148, 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 - 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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Top airline flying from Wellington to New York

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wellington to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,529Average$2,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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