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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,082

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
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 9 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,978

One-way from

$1,082

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,357
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Wellington to New York
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 24m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($1,714 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($278 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 9 October 2025.

Sat 22/1112:45WLG - JFK
1 stop22h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:20JFK - WLG
1 stop32h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/10$2,338
Fri 21/1106:00WLG - JFK
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$2,399
Fri 21/1107:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 28/1116:30JFK - WLG
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/10$2,402
Sun 23/1106:05WLG - JFK
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$2,433
Fri 21/1106:05WLG - JFK
2 stops33h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1108:05JFK - WLG
2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/10$2,437
Sun 23/1121:05WLG - JFK
1 stop35h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/10$2,439
Thu 16/1016:40WLG - JFK
2 stops48h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1117:15JFK - WLG
1 stop26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/10$2,458
Thu 23/1006:05WLG - JFK
2 stops32h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1015:00JFK - WLG
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$2,515

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

07:40-11:45

2 stops46h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

07:00-14:50

2 stops38h 50m

$1,988

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 6/3

07:40-14:25

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

11:00-15:20

2 stops35h 20m

$2,082

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sat 22/11

12:45-17:00

1 stop22h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

19:20-22:10

1 stop32h 50m

$2,338

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 21/11

06:00-14:25

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-08:10

1 stop20h 55m

$2,399

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 21/11

07:40-14:25

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

16:30-14:50

2 stops28h 20m

$2,402

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 21/11

06:05-21:30

2 stops33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

08:05-14:50

2 stops36h 45m

$2,437

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sun 23/11

21:05-14:25

1 stop35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

17:15-17:05

1 stop29h 50m

$2,439

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 3/11

21:05-05:29

3 stops50h 24m

$1,082

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 3/11

16:15-17:00

1 stop18h 45m

$1,108

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 3/11

06:05-21:30

2 stops33h 25m

$1,161

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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 9 October 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 14% 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 9 October 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
915 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
915 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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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 and Qantas Airways fly from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 24h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 20m. The distance from Wellington to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 14407 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,585, 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wellington to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 9 October 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,585Average$2,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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