How long does it take to fly to Wellington?

Flight times from New York to Wellington vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Wellington (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 22h 39m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 25h 50m. 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 Fiji 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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7:20 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-WLG

24h 40m2 stops

8:00 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

39h 00m1 stop

$1,211Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 25

7:20 pm - 4:10 pmJFK-WLG

26h 50m1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

39h 00m1 stop

$1,218Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 25

2:45 pm - 9:20 amEWR-WLG

24h 35m2 stops

5:15 pm - 8:57 pmWLG-EWR

21h 42m2 stops

$1,219Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 25

1:00 pm - 10:10 pmJFK-WLG

39h 10m2 stops

8:55 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

38h 05m1 stop

$1,311Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19

11:30 am - 9:20 amJFK-WLG

27h 50m2 stops

11:55 am - 7:04 pmWLG-JFK

25h 09m2 stops

$1,331Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 25

5:13 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-WLG

28h 57m2 stops

5:10 pm - 10:00 pmWLG-LGA

22h 50m2 stops

$1,334Fiji Airways

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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 26

6:15 pm - 8:35 amJFK-WLG

21h 20m1 stop

9:05 pm - 2:25 pmWLG-JFK

35h 20m1 stop

$1,462Qantas Airways

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Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 15

6:15 pm - 8:35 amJFK-WLG

21h 20m1 stop

1:10 pm - 2:25 pmWLG-JFK

19h 15m1 stop

$1,465Qantas Airways

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7:20 pm - 1:10 pmJFK-WLG

23h 50m1 stop

12:45 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

22h 15m1 stop

$1,476United Airlines

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12:00 pm - 1:10 pmEWR-WLG

31h 10m2 stops

5:15 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-EWR

41h 45m2 stops

$1,541United Airlines

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United Airlines flights from New York to Wellington

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United Airlines

Nov 27

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

WLG1:10 pmWellington

Dec 4

WLG12:45 pmWellington

22h 15m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,476

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United Airlines

Nov 27

EWR12:00 pmNewark

31h 10m

2 stops

WLG1:10 pmWellington

Dec 4

WLG5:15 pmWellington

41h 45m

2 stops

EWR5:00 pmNewark

$1,541

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Nov 19

LGA1:15 pmNew York LaGuardia

40h 50m

3 stops

WLG12:05 amWellington

Dec 7

WLG3:55 pmWellington

22h 59m

2 stops

LGA8:54 pmNew York LaGuardia

$2,038

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Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Feb 5

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Feb 25

WLG8:00 pmWellington

39h 00m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,211

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Air New Zealand

Feb 5

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 50m

1 stop

WLG4:10 pmWellington

Feb 25

WLG8:00 pmWellington

39h 00m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,218

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Air New Zealand

Feb 5

EWR2:45 pmNewark

24h 35m

2 stops

WLG9:20 amWellington

Feb 25

WLG5:15 pmWellington

21h 42m

2 stops

EWR8:57 pmNewark

$1,219

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7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Wellington

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8:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,211

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JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Wellington

Wed 2/25

8:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,218

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Thu 2/5

2:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops24h 35m

Wellington

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$1,219

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JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

1:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Wellington

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8:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,311

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops27h 50m

Wellington

Wed 2/25

11:55 am-7:04 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,331

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

5:13 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 57m

Wellington

Thu 2/26

5:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,334

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

6:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 20m

Wellington

Sat 11/15

9:05 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$1,462

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

6:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 20m

Wellington

Sat 11/15

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,465

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/27

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Wellington

Thu 12/4

12:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,476

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Thu 11/27

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Wellington

Thu 12/4

5:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,541

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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 41% 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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