How long does it take to fly to Wellington?

Flight times from New York to Wellington vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into Wellington (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 23h 40m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from New York to Wellington, which will take roughly 25h 12m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Wellington?

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Wellington

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Wellington Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Wellington Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Wellington Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Wellington Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Wellington Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Wellington Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:00 am - 4:40 pmJFK-WLG

35h 40m2 stops

5:45 pm - 5:30 amWLG-JFK

29h 45m2 stops

$1,109Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

11:00 am - 3:20 pmJFK-WLG

34h 20m2 stops

3:55 pm - 5:30 amWLG-JFK

31h 35m2 stops

$1,165Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

7:20 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-WLG

24h 40m2 stops

11:30 am - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

23h 30m2 stops

$1,302Air New Zealand

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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 21

7:20 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-WLG

24h 40m2 stops

2:55 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

20h 05m1 stop

$1,309Air New Zealand

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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 21

4:30 pm - 11:50 pmJFK-WLG

37h 20m2 stops

6:05 am - 4:35 pmWLG-JFK

28h 30m2 stops

$1,339Qantas Airways

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6:25 pm - 12:05 amEWR-WLG

35h 40m2 stops

8:45 am - 4:53 pmWLG-EWR

26h 08m2 stops

$1,408Air Canada

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10:01 am - 12:05 amEWR-WLG

44h 04m3 stops

6:00 am - 4:53 pmWLG-EWR

28h 53m2 stops

$1,411Air Canada

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1:15 pm - 12:05 amLGA-WLG

40h 50m3 stops

1:15 pm - 11:30 pmWLG-LGA

28h 15m3 stops

$1,429United Airlines

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4:00 pm - 2:50 pmLGA-WLG

28h 50m2 stops

6:05 am - 8:59 pmWLG-LGA

32h 54m2 stops

$1,474Qantas Airways

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1:15 pm - 12:05 amLGA-WLG

40h 50m3 stops

3:55 pm - 7:04 pmWLG-LGA

45h 09m2 stops

$1,526United Airlines

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Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Jan 31

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Feb 21

WLG11:30 amWellington

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,302

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Air New Zealand

Jan 31

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Feb 21

WLG2:55 pmWellington

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,309

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Air New Zealand

Jan 31

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

WLG12:40 pmWellington

Feb 21

WLG3:55 pmWellington

19h 05m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,316

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Qantas Airways flights from New York to Wellington

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Qantas Airways

Feb 6

JFK4:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 20m

2 stops

WLG11:50 pmWellington

Feb 13

WLG6:05 amWellington

28h 30m

2 stops

JFK4:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,339

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Qantas Airways

Dec 9

JFK3:59 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 51m

2 stops

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Dec 16

WLG6:05 amWellington

33h 25m

2 stops

JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,474

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Qantas Airways

Dec 11

JFK4:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 20m

2 stops

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Dec 18

WLG6:05 amWellington

30h 35m

2 stops

JFK6:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,501

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11:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Wellington

Tue 12/16

5:45 pm-5:30 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,109

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JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Wellington

Tue 12/16

3:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,165

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JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

11:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,302

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

2:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,309

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

4:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Wellington

Fri 2/13

6:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,339

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Thu 12/4

6:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops35h 40m

Wellington

Tue 12/9

8:45 am-4:53 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,408

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Mon 2/9

10:01 am-12:05 am

3 stops44h 04m

Wellington

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,411

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LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

1:15 pm-12:05 am

3 stops40h 50m

Wellington

Tue 12/16

1:15 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops28h 15m

$1,429

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

4:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Wellington

Tue 12/16

6:05 am-8:59 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$1,474

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LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

1:15 pm-12:05 am

3 stops40h 50m

Wellington

Tue 12/16

3:55 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops45h 09m

$1,526

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wellington?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,475. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to Wellington for around $2,200.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Wellington?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Wellington in the morning for as low as $1,409. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $2,099 on average. Flights to Wellington from New York at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Wellington flight.

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How far is New York to Wellington by plane?
There are 8945.8 mi between New York and Wellington. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Wellington Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Wellington Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Wellington Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Wellington Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Wellington Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Wellington?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Wellington is Air New Zealand, representing 100% of all bookings.

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