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 22m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 25h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

United Airlines and Emirates 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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5:15 pm - 1:35 pmJFK-WLG

26h 20m1 stop

5:45 pm - 5:29 amWLG-JFK

29h 44m2 stops

$1,235Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 12

6:25 pm - 12:05 amEWR-WLG

59h 40m2 stops

10:45 am - 4:53 pmWLG-EWR

24h 08m2 stops

$1,297Air Canada

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 15

5:15 pm - 11:50 pmJFK-WLG

36h 35m2 stops

4:00 pm - 7:00 amWLG-JFK

33h 00m2 stops

$1,380Qantas Airways

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 14

9:00 pm - 6:10 pmJFK-WLG

51h 10m2 stops

6:05 am - 2:25 pmWLG-JFK

26h 20m2 stops

$1,397Qantas Airways

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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 26

7:20 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-WLG

24h 40m2 stops

8:00 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

39h 00m1 stop

$1,438Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22

7:20 pm - 2:20 pmJFK-WLG

25h 00m1 stop

8:55 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

38h 05m1 stop

$1,445Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22

5:13 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-WLG

28h 57m2 stops

5:10 pm - 11:44 pmWLG-LGA

24h 34m2 stops

$1,626Fiji Airways

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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24

1:25 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-WLG

32h 45m2 stops

5:10 pm - 11:44 pmWLG-LGA

24h 34m2 stops

$1,727Fiji Airways

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7:20 pm - 10:10 amJFK-WLG

20h 50m1 stop

4:45 pm - 5:00 pmWLG-JFK

18h 15m1 stop

$1,752United Airlines

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1:15 pm - 12:05 amLGA-WLG

40h 50m3 stops

5:45 pm - 11:30 pmWLG-LGA

47h 45m3 stops

$1,756United Airlines

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Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Feb 12

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:00 pmWellington

Feb 22

WLG8:00 pmWellington

39h 00m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,438

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Air New Zealand

Feb 12

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

WLG2:20 pmWellington

Feb 22

WLG8:55 pmWellington

38h 05m

1 stop

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,445

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Air New Zealand

Dec 6

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

WLG2:20 pmWellington

Dec 25

WLG9:10 amWellington

25h 50m

2 stops

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,463

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Fiji Airways

Jan 10

LGA5:13 pmNew York LaGuardia

28h 57m

2 stops

WLG4:10 pmWellington

Jan 24

WLG5:10 pmWellington

24h 34m

2 stops

LGA11:44 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,626

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Fiji Airways

Jan 3

LGA1:25 pmNew York LaGuardia

32h 45m

2 stops

WLG4:10 pmWellington

Jan 24

WLG5:10 pmWellington

24h 34m

2 stops

LGA11:44 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,727

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Fiji Airways

Jan 10

LGA5:13 pmNew York LaGuardia

28h 57m

2 stops

WLG4:10 pmWellington

Jan 22

WLG5:10 pmWellington

22h 43m

2 stops

LGA9:53 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,799

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

5:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Wellington

Wed 11/12

5:45 pm-5:29 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,235

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EWR - WLG

EWRWLG

Newark

Mon 12/1

6:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops59h 40m

Wellington

Mon 12/15

10:45 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,297

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Wellington

Sun 12/14

4:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,380

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops51h 10m

Wellington

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,397

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Wellington

Sun 2/22

8:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,438

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Wellington

Sun 2/22

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,445

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/10

5:13 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 57m

Wellington

Sat 1/24

5:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,626

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/3

1:25 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Wellington

Sat 1/24

5:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,727

New YorkWellington

JFK - WLG

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/6

7:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop20h 50m

Wellington

Sat 12/27

4:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,752

New YorkWellington

LGA - WLG

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/26

1:15 pm-12:05 am

3 stops40h 50m

Wellington

Sun 12/14

5:45 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops47h 45m

$1,756

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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 20h 50m.
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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