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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York State from $896

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
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 (USNY). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,737

One-way from

$917
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 08m total
  • Wellington to New York
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Wellington to New York
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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 16 January 2025.

Mon 10/217:45WLG - EWR
2 stops23h 13mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/216:30EWR - WLG
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$1,737
Mon 10/213:45WLG - JFK
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/213:00JFK - WLG
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,739
Tue 28/1017:40WLG - JFK
1 stop38h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1116:30JFK - WLG
2 stops37h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,749
Tue 28/1014:55WLG - EWR
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1107:30EWR - WLG
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,753
Thu 6/308:45WLG - JFK
1 stop26h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/320:20JFK - WLG
1 stop27h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$1,756
Thu 6/306:00WLG - LGA
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/315:08LGA - WLG
2 stops30h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,760
Wed 2/406:00WLG - EWR
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/411:45EWR - WLG
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,765
Fri 8/807:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/817:29JFK - WLG
2 stops29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,769
Thu 6/307:40WLG - EWR
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/317:30EWR - WLG
2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,783
Thu 6/307:40WLG - LGA
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/306:30LGA - WLG
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$2,079
Mon 10/212:55WLG - LGA
2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/214:50LGA - WLG
3 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,090
Sat 1/306:00WLG - LGA
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 8/312:30LGA - WLG
2 stops32h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,277

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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 10/2

17:45-22:58

2 stops23h 13m

Newark

Tue 25/2

16:30-12:25

2 stops25h 55m

$1,737

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 10/2

13:45-17:00

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

13:00-08:40

2 stops25h 40m

$1,739

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 10/2

07:40-20:59

2 stops31h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

15:30-14:50

2 stops29h 20m

$1,751

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 6/3

08:45-17:00

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

20:20-16:40

1 stop27h 20m

$1,756

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 6/3

06:00-17:05

2 stops29h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/3

15:08-14:50

2 stops30h 42m

$1,760

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 2/4

06:00-21:45

2 stops32h 45m

Newark

Wed 30/4

11:45-14:50

2 stops35h 05m

$1,765

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Thu 6/3

07:40-15:50

2 stops26h 10m

Newark

Mon 10/3

17:30-17:05

2 stops30h 35m

$1,783

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 6/3

07:40-16:59

2 stops27h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

18:15-07:50

1 stop20h 35m

$1,995

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Thu 6/3

07:40-22:24

2 stops32h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/3

06:30-12:35

3 stops37h 05m

$2,079

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 10/2

06:00-22:50

3 stops34h 50m

Newark

Tue 25/2

18:30-23:50

2 stops35h 20m

$2,082

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to New York

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

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 16 January 2025.

When flying from Wellington to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York 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 State of New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, 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).

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 16 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to New York, such as Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to New York. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $917 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $919 and United Airlines from $921 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to State of New York?

    Most travellers choose Wellington - New York LaGuardia, Wellington - Newark or Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl when deciding on the best route from Wellington to State of New York.

  • 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 16 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,574Average$2,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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