Cheap flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $820

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,339

One-way from

$820

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,755
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 24m total
  • Wellington to New York
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Wellington to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($1,599 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($258 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Mon 20/1007:40WLG - JFK
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/1018:15JFK - WLG
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,526
Fri 14/1107:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,554
Fri 17/1007:40WLG - JFK
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/1019:20JFK - WLG
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,558
Fri 17/1007:40WLG - JFK
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1009:30JFK - WLG
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,564
Thu 30/1017:40WLG - JFK
1 stop38h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 6/1109:59JFK - WLG
2 stops35h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,692
Wed 29/1006:05WLG - JFK
2 stops30h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,829
Fri 26/906:05WLG - JFK
2 stops28h 49mQantas Airways
Fri 17/1016:30JFK - WLG
2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,866
Wed 29/1006:05WLG - JFK
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,917

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Wellington

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

07:40-16:59

2 stops27h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

06:00-17:05

2 stops42h 05m

$1,339

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 20/10

06:05-18:54

2 stops29h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

18:15-17:05

1 stop29h 50m

$1,531

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 14/11

07:40-14:25

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

17:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,554

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 17/10

07:40-16:20

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/10

19:20-11:35

1 stop23h 15m

$1,558

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 17/10

07:40-16:20

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/10

09:30-14:45

2 stops36h 15m

$1,564

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 30/10

17:40-15:25

1 stop38h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

09:59-15:20

2 stops35h 21m

$1,692

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 26/9

06:05-18:54

2 stops28h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/10

16:30-15:25

2 stops29h 55m

$1,866

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 20/10

07:30-13:10

2 stops46h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

01:55-16:10

2 stops45h 15m

$2,063

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 20/10

06:15-18:54

2 stops29h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

17:29-14:50

2 stops28h 21m

$2,167

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 27/9

15:40-06:30

2 stops30h 50m

$842

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 1 airline have flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 27h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 14407 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,530, Qantas Airways will fly you from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,530Average$2,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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