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

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

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 22h 50m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from New York to Wellington, which will take roughly 23h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of October 2026.

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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7:06 am - 11:50 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

46h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:55 am - 8:23 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

29h 28m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,611Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

7:00 am - 8:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

31h 10m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:10 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,622Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

5:15 pm - 8:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

21h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

9:15 pm - 5:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,636Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 25

10:20 am - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

34h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

9:40 am - 9:00 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

10:20 am - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

34h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

7:40 am - 9:00 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

10:30 am - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

43h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

7:40 am - 3:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

49h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Feb 6

9:00 pm - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

47h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

9:40 am - 9:00 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,645Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

9:00 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

50h 20m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 9:00 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,648Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 20

7:29 am - 11:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

46h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 4:55 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,939Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5

9:30 am - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

36h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

1:40 pm - 3:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,948Qantas Airways

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

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11:30 am - 2:50 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

34h 20m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:35 pm - 5:29 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

44h 54m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,818Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

6:15 pm - 12:05 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

36h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:05 pm - 4:49 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

42h 44m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,895Air Canada

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

9:50 pm - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

47h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:10 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,156Qantas Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

6:00 am - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

48h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 9:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,162Qantas Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

3:45 pm - 8:10 amLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

23h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

6:05 am - 6:24 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

30h 19m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,204Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

7:45 am - 8:40 amLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

31h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

9:15 pm - 8:57 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

41h 42m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,235Air New Zealand

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

7:29 am - 2:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

38h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:05 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,238Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

7:29 am - 2:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

38h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 4:22 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 17m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,280Qantas Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

8:28 pm - 12:10 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

58h 42m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 4:49 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

28h 44m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

$2,369Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 17

2:00 pm - 8:40 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

25h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

6:00 am - 6:40 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

30h 40m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,382United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 18

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Mar 6

LGA5:54 pmNew York LaGuardia

25h 11m

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Mar 20

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27h 43m

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$2,037

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Mar 6

LGA5:54 pmNew York LaGuardia

25h 11m

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Mar 20

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$2,038

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Jan 15

LGA2:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

32h 21m

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Jan 22

WLG7:40 amWellington

24h 19m

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$2,137

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Nov 12

LGA2:00 pmNew York LaGuardia

24h 40m

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Nov 19

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24h 19m

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LGA11:29 pmNew York LaGuardia

$2,242

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Oct 20

EWR2:00 pmNewark

25h 40m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

Nov 18

WLG6:00 amWellington

30h 40m

2 stops

EWR6:40 pmNewark

$2,382

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Oct 20

LGA7:50 amNew York LaGuardia

31h 50m

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Nov 17

WLG5:10 pmWellington

24h 04m

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LGA11:14 pmNew York LaGuardia

$2,398

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8:55 am-8:23 pm

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$1,611

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8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 25m

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Wed 11/25

9:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,636

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Fri 3/12

10:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

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3 stops40h 20m

$1,643

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Fri 3/12

10:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

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Mon 3/22

7:40 am-9:00 am

3 stops42h 20m

$1,643

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/15

10:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops43h 25m

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Sat 2/6

7:40 am-3:00 pm

3 stops49h 20m

$1,643

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/12

9:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops47h 45m

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Mon 3/22

9:40 am-9:00 am

3 stops40h 20m

$1,645

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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Sat 3/6

9:00 pm-5:20 pm

3 stops50h 20m

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Sat 3/20

7:40 am-9:00 am

3 stops42h 20m

$1,648

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

7:29 am-11:50 pm

2 stops46h 21m

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Sat 12/5

6:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,939

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/12

9:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Wellington

Mon 3/22

1:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,948

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Wellington from New York in the past 72 hours is $1,416. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,611.

The fastest flight from New York to Wellington takes 21h 20m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Wellington

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.
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There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of October 2026.
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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