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Cheap flights from Wellington to New York from $771

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NYC
23 Jan — 30 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 (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 18 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,787

One-way from

$771

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,034
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 59m total
  • Wellington to New York
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 29m total
  • Wellington to New York
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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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 18 January 2025.

Fri 8/807:40WLG - JFK
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/808:00JFK - WLG
2 stops38h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,782
Mon 3/306:00WLG - EWR
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/320:25EWR - WLG
2 stops47h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,787
Mon 10/207:40WLG - LGA
2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/218:10LGA - WLG
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,807
Mon 10/207:40WLG - EWR
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/216:29EWR - WLG
2 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,808
Wed 5/206:00WLG - EWR
2 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/218:30EWR - WLG
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,828
Mon 10/216:45WLG - LGA
2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/214:50LGA - WLG
3 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,134
Mon 10/210:45WLG - JFK
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/201:35JFK - WLG
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,188
Wed 5/206:00WLG - JFK
2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways
Sun 9/217:15JFK - WLG
1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,215
Thu 20/216:45WLG - JFK
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/219:20JFK - WLG
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$2,249
Thu 20/206:00WLG - LGA
2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 27/215:55LGA - WLG
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,257
Fri 8/817:45WLG - EWR
2 stops23h 19mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/815:50EWR - WLG
2 stops29h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$2,261
Mon 10/206:00WLG - LGA
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/211:40LGA - WLG
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,628

Find flights from Wellington to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

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WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 3/3

06:00-19:59

2 stops31h 59m

Newark

Mon 10/3

20:25-12:25

2 stops47h 00m

$1,787

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 10/2

07:40-14:25

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

15:30-17:05

2 stops31h 35m

$1,791

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Mon 10/2

07:40-16:04

2 stops26h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/2

18:10-17:05

2 stops28h 55m

$1,807

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Mon 10/2

07:40-15:39

2 stops25h 59m

Newark

Tue 25/2

16:29-17:05

2 stops30h 36m

$1,808

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 5/2

06:00-16:51

2 stops28h 51m

Newark

Sun 9/2

18:30-14:20

2 stops25h 50m

$1,828

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Mon 10/2

10:45-05:45

2 stops37h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/2

01:35-16:10

2 stops44h 35m

$2,188

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Mon 23/6

06:00-19:29

2 stops29h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/7

19:00-14:45

2 stops27h 45m

$2,211

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 5/2

06:00-16:59

2 stops28h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/2

17:15-20:30

1 stop33h 15m

$2,215

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 20/2

16:45-17:00

1 stop18h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/2

19:20-10:10

1 stop20h 50m

$2,249

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Tue 4/3

17:45-23:29

3 stops23h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/3

13:10-08:40

3 stops26h 30m

$2,274

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to New York

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 18 January 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.

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 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 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 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 18 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, American Airlines and Qantas Airways from Wellington to New York. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
8,973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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?

    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, United Airlines ($1,787), Air Canada ($1,805), and American Airlines ($1,807) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to New York. You may be able to fly from Wellington to New York for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $873 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 American Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $893 and $909, 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 - Newark or Wellington - New York LaGuardia, 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,580Average$2,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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