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 23h 47m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 31h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

American Airlines and Air Canada 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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3:30 pm - 9:20 am

EWR

WLG

23h 50m2 stops

3:55 pm - 9:25 pm

WLG

EWR

23h 30m2 stops

$1,204Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

6:25 pm - 3:20 pm

EWR

WLG

26h 55m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:59 pm

WLG

EWR

28h 59m2 stops

$1,206Air Canada

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

6:15 am - 8:40 am

LGA

WLG

32h 25m2 stops

11:55 am - 8:54 pm

WLG

LGA

26h 59m2 stops

$1,215Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

8:40 pm - 8:40 am

EWR

WLG

42h 00m2 stops

4:45 pm - 9:25 pm

WLG

EWR

22h 40m2 stops

$1,225Air New Zealand

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

5:15 pm - 8:35 am

JFK

WLG

21h 20m1 stop

1:10 pm - 2:25 pm

WLG

JFK

19h 15m1 stop

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

6:25 pm - 3:20 pm

EWR

WLG

26h 55m2 stops

9:55 am - 6:08 pm

WLG

EWR

26h 13m3 stops

$1,259Air Canada

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

7:20 pm - 9:20 pm

JFK

WLG

32h 00m1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:00 pm

WLG

JFK

39h 00m1 stop

$1,263Air New Zealand

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

4:30 pm - 11:55 pm

JFK

WLG

38h 25m2 stops

6:05 am - 7:29 am

WLG

JFK

41h 24m2 stops

$1,332Qantas Airways

Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10

5:15 pm - 2:50 pm

JFK

WLG

27h 35m2 stops

6:05 am - 2:25 pm

WLG

JFK

26h 20m2 stops

$1,379Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

5:30 pm - 5:05 pm

JFK

WLG

29h 35m2 stops

9:10 am - 6:28 pm

WLG

JFK

27h 18m2 stops

$1,381American Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24

Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Jan 25

EWR3:30 pmNewark

23h 50m

2 stops

WLG9:20 amWellington

Feb 1

WLG3:55 pmWellington

23h 30m

2 stops

EWR9:25 pmNewark

$1,204

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Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LGA6:15 amNew York LaGuardia

32h 25m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

Feb 1

WLG11:55 amWellington

26h 59m

2 stops

LGA8:54 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,215

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Air New Zealand

Jan 24

EWR8:40 pmNewark

42h 00m

2 stops

WLG8:40 amWellington

Feb 6

WLG4:45 pmWellington

22h 40m

2 stops

EWR9:25 pmNewark

$1,225

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Air Canada flights from New York to Wellington

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Air Canada

Jan 25

EWR6:25 pmNewark

26h 55m

2 stops

WLG3:20 pmWellington

Feb 1

WLG6:00 amWellington

28h 59m

2 stops

EWR4:59 pmNewark

$1,206

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Air Canada

Jan 25

EWR6:25 pmNewark

26h 55m

2 stops

WLG3:20 pmWellington

Feb 1

WLG9:55 amWellington

26h 13m

3 stops

EWR6:08 pmNewark

$1,259

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Air Canada

Jan 25

EWR4:00 pmNewark

28h 20m

3 stops

WLG2:20 pmWellington

Feb 1

WLG9:55 amWellington

26h 13m

3 stops

EWR6:08 pmNewark

$1,341

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EWR - WLG

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Newark

Sun 1/25

3:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops23h 50m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

3:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,204

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Sun 1/25

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,206

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops32h 25m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

11:55 am-8:54 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,215

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Sat 1/24

8:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops42h 00m

Wellington

Fri 2/6

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,225

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JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 20m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,248

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Sun 1/25

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

9:55 am-6:08 pm

3 stops26h 13m

$1,259

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

7:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Wellington

Fri 2/6

8:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,263

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/1

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Wellington

Fri 4/10

6:05 am-7:29 am

2 stops41h 24m

$1,332

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Wellington

Sun 2/1

6:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,379

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

5:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Wellington

Tue 2/24

9:10 am-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,381

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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 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Wellington flight.

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

There are no direct flights from New York to Wellington. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Wellington.

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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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