How long is the flight from Wellington to USA?

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Wellington to USA in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 47m. The distance from Wellington to USA is about 10786 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to USA one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $534. Users have also found prices from $564 and $617 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA 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 USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, 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 USA?

The most popular route from Wellington to USA is Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Wellington - Los Angeles or Wellington - Newark.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to USA?

Before booking your flight from Wellington to USA, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to US?

When flying from Wellington to USA, 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 United States?

Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to United States.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to USA that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to USA flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to USA?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to USA.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to USA?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to USA 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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Round-trip from	$1,163
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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,627

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Wed 16/9

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to USA?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to USA (average of $1,260). Flying from Wellington to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,972). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Fiji Airways

8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

662 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

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252 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

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Fiji Airways

8.0

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

American Airlines

7.1

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11,924 reviews

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8.0

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air Canada

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11,466 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

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252 reviews

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to United States?
Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to United States.
How long is the flight from Wellington to USA?
Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Wellington to USA in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 47m. The distance from Wellington to USA is about 10786 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to USA one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $534. Users have also found prices from $564 and $617 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Wellington to USA?
The most popular route from Wellington to USA is Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Wellington - Los Angeles or Wellington - Newark.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to USA that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to USA flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to USA?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to USA.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to USA?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to USA 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 USA?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to USA (average of $1,260). Flying from Wellington to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,972). 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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