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 24h 32m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 28h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier 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.

$501 Cheap Flights from New York to Wellington in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Wellington?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,758 to $2,024. The lowest price recently found on this route was $979.

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4:05 pm - 4:10 pm

EWR

WLG

30h 05m

2 stops

6:00 am - 4:53 pm

WLG

EWR

27h 53m

2 stops

$979Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

10:05 am - 4:10 pm

EWR

WLG

36h 05m

3 stops

6:00 am - 4:53 pm

WLG

EWR

27h 53m

2 stops

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

6:25 pm - 12:05 am

EWR

WLG

36h 40m

2 stops

10:05 am - 4:53 pm

WLG

EWR

23h 48m

2 stops

$1,071Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23

11:05 am - 12:05 am

EWR

WLG

44h 00m

3 stops

8:55 am - 4:53 pm

WLG

EWR

24h 58m

2 stops

$1,080Air Canada

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23

9:55 pm - 5:45 pm

JFK

WLG

27h 50m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 7:35 pm

WLG

JFK

22h 50m

2 stops

$1,201Air New Zealand

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

7:20 pm - 2:00 pm

JFK

WLG

24h 40m

2 stops

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

WLG

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

$1,205Air New Zealand

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

8:20 pm - 11:20 am

JFK

WLG

22h 00m

1 stop

4:55 pm - 6:00 pm

WLG

JFK

18h 05m

1 stop

$1,328United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23

1:25 pm - 12:20 pm

LGA

WLG

28h 55m

2 stops

9:10 am - 3:00 pm

WLG

LGA

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,351American Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

1:05 pm - 12:05 am

LGA

WLG

41h 00m

3 stops

9:55 am - 9:33 pm

WLG

LGA

29h 38m

3 stops

$1,372Air Canada

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

5:07 pm - 12:20 pm

LGA

WLG

25h 13m

2 stops

9:10 am - 3:00 pm

WLG

LGA

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,447American Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Apr 13

JFK9:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

WLG5:45 pmWellington

Apr 27

WLG12:45 pmWellington

22h 50m

2 stops

JFK7:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,201

Air New Zealand

Mar 7

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Mar 14

WLG4:45 pmWellington

18h 15m

1 stop

JFK6:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,205

Air New Zealand

Apr 13

JFK9:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

WLG4:25 pmWellington

Apr 27

WLG11:30 amWellington

24h 05m

2 stops

JFK7:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,208

American Airlines flights from New York to Wellington

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American Airlines

Feb 17

JFK4:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

WLG12:20 pmWellington

Feb 24

WLG9:10 amWellington

25h 50m

2 stops

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,351

American Airlines

Feb 17

LGA5:07 pmNew York LaGuardia

25h 13m

2 stops

WLG12:20 pmWellington

Feb 24

WLG9:10 amWellington

23h 50m

2 stops

LGA3:00 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,447

American Airlines

Mar 7

LGA3:10 pmNew York LaGuardia

27h 10m

2 stops

WLG12:20 pmWellington

Mar 14

WLG7:40 amWellington

30h 19m

2 stops

LGA8:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,851

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EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Thu 3/5

4:05 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Wellington

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$979

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Thu 3/5

10:05 am-4:10 pm

3 stops36h 05m

Wellington

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,046

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Mon 3/9

6:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops36h 40m

Wellington

Mon 3/23

10:05 am-4:53 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$1,071

NewarkWellington

EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Mon 3/9

11:05 am-12:05 am

3 stops44h 00m

Wellington

Mon 3/23

8:55 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$1,080

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

9:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Wellington

Mon 4/27

12:45 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,201

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Wellington

Sat 3/14

4:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,205

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

8:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 00m

Wellington

Mon 3/23

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,328

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

1:25 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Wellington

Tue 2/24

9:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,351

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

1:05 pm-12:05 am

3 stops41h 00m

Wellington

Tue 2/24

9:55 am-9:33 pm

3 stops29h 38m

$1,372

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

5:07 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Wellington

Tue 2/24

9:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,447

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Fastest flight time	21h 15m
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The fastest flight from New York to Wellington takes 21h 15m

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 15m.
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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