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$442+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to New York State

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JFK
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to New York flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$867
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$442
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,271
From 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 August 18, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:00 amWLG - EWR
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:25 pmEWR - WLG
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$867
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:05 amWLG - JFK
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/259:45 amJFK - WLG
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$893
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:05 amWLG - LGA
3 stops45h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/253:30 pmLGA - WLG
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$893
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:05 amWLG - EWR
2 stops28h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/84:37 pmEWR - WLG
2 stops29h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$971
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:05 amWLG - LGA
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/85:00 pmLGA - WLG
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$971
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:55 pmWLG - EWR
2 stops25h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/73:55 pmEWR - WLG
2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/16$979
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:40 amWLG - JFK
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/297:20 pmJFK - WLG
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$984
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:40 amWLG - JFK
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/87:20 pmJFK - WLG
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$991
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:05 amWLG - JFK
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:57 pmJFK - WLG
2 stops30h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,028
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:05 amWLG - LGA
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:59 pmLGA - WLG
2 stops30h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,028
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:40 amWLG - JFK
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:20 pmJFK - WLG
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,105
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/304:40 pmWLG - EWR
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/79:00 amEWR - WLG
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,134

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to New York State that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Newark

Tue 11/25

6:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops35h 40m

$867

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 11/18

6:05 am-10:39 pm

3 stops34h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/25

9:45 am-12:05 am

3 stops44h 20m

$893

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Tue 11/18

6:05 am-9:13 am

3 stops45h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/25

3:30 pm-12:05 am

3 stops38h 35m

$893

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Wed 10/1

7:05 am-6:32 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Newark

Wed 10/8

4:37 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$971

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 10/1

7:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/8

5:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$971

WellingtonNewark

WLG - EWR

WLGEWR

Wellington

Tue 9/30

2:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Newark

Tue 10/7

3:55 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

$979

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 9/19

7:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

7:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$984

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Wed 10/1

7:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

7:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$991

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 9/30

7:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops31h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/7

2:57 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$1,028

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Tue 9/30

7:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/7

2:59 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,028

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Wellington to New York State by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    Wellington (WLG), located 3.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to New York.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to State of New York?

    For as low as $979, American Airlines can have you in State of New York from Wellington in 25h 40m. Wellington and State of New York are separated by a distance of 8935 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $442. Air New Zealand flights start at $471 while deals on American Airlines start at $491 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Wellington to State of New York is Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Wellington - Newark or Wellington - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Wellington to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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