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

Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand 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 15m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from New York to Wellington, which will take roughly 22h 40m. 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?

Prices for flights from New York to Wellington Airport were last updated today.

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There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of August 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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3:15 pm - 5:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

32h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

6:05 am - 6:59 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

30h 54m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,515American Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 24

4:30 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

6:05 am - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,515American Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 24

5:13 pm - 5:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

30h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 4:07 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

26h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,521American Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 23

4:30 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 5:17 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 37m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,521American Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 23

5:14 pm - 5:20 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

30h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

6:05 am - 7:29 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

31h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,775Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 24

4:05 pm - 5:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

31h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 3:01 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

25h 21m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,800Qantas Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Feb 6

4:47 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 5:17 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 37m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,801Qantas Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Feb 6

6:00 am - 9:25 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

33h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:05 pm - 10:53 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

44h 48m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,887Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 24

7:50 am - 8:10 amLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

31h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

6:45 pm - 9:57 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

44h 12m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,889Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:00 am - 8:10 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

31h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

8:00 pm - 12:30 amWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

45h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,889Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

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7:20 pm - 10:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:30 am - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,726Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 10

7:20 pm - 10:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

1:05 pm - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,731Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 9

7:20 pm - 8:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

20h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

4:55 pm - 7:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,772Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10

7:20 pm - 10:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

7:40 am - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,772Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11

4:00 pm - 1:25 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

29h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

5:45 pm - 5:13 amWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

27h 28m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,242Air New Zealand

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 8

5:55 pm - 1:25 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

27h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

4:55 pm - 10:43 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

21h 48m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,242Air New Zealand

Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 9

5:55 pm - 1:25 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

27h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

4:55 pm - 10:43 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

21h 48m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,242Air New Zealand

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

6:05 pm - 12:10 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

38h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:55 pm - 4:33 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

40h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,253Air New Zealand

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 8

7:29 am - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

38h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Melbourne

7:25 pm - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,283Qantas Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

7:29 am - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

38h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Melbourne

8:30 am - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,283Qantas Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 10

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Sep 22

EWR5:55 pmNewark

23h 25m

2 stops

WLG9:20 amWellington

Sep 29

WLG12:45 pmWellington

27h 15m

2 stops

EWR11:00 pmNewark

$1,883

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Jan 10

EWR6:00 amNewark

33h 25m

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WLG9:25 amWellington

Jan 24

WLG8:05 pmWellington

44h 48m

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EWR10:53 pmNewark

$1,887

Air New Zealand

Oct 5

EWR8:00 amNewark

31h 10m

2 stops

WLG8:10 amWellington

Oct 12

WLG8:00 pmWellington

45h 30m

2 stops

EWR12:30 amNewark

$1,889

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Jan 10

LGA3:15 pmNew York LaGuardia

32h 05m

2 stops

WLG5:20 pmWellington

Jan 24

WLG6:05 amWellington

30h 54m

2 stops

LGA6:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,515

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Jan 10

EWR5:14 pmNewark

30h 06m

2 stops

WLG5:20 pmWellington

Jan 23

WLG7:40 amWellington

26h 52m

2 stops

EWR4:32 pmNewark

$1,521

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Jan 15

EWR5:14 pmNewark

30h 06m

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WLG5:20 pmWellington

Feb 6

WLG7:40 amWellington

26h 52m

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EWR4:32 pmNewark

$1,801

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2 stops31h 24m

$1,775

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Fri 1/15

4:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

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Sat 2/6

7:40 am-3:01 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,800

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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4:47 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops30h 33m

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Sat 2/6

7:40 am-5:17 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,801

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6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

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Sun 1/24

8:05 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops44h 48m

$1,887

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Mon 10/5

7:50 am-8:10 am

2 stops31h 20m

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Mon 10/12

6:45 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops44h 12m

$1,889

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8:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops31h 10m

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Mon 10/12

8:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,889

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The best one-way flight to Wellington from New York in the past 72 hours is $800. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,515.

The fastest flight from New York to Wellington takes 20h 50m

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Wellington Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of August 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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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,392	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 664 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,207	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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