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 25h 25m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 27h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from New York to Wellington

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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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6:05 pm - 3:10 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

29h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

4:10 pm - 6:35 amWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

30h 25m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

$1,216Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 13 - Sat, May 22

9:45 am - 8:10 amEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

28h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:55 am - 11:30 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

32h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,270Air New Zealand

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

7:25 pm - 4:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

10:10 am - 6:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,307Air New Zealand

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 29

7:25 pm - 7:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

41h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:50 pm - 6:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,308Air New Zealand

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 20

9:30 am - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

29h 55m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

10:45 am - 6:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,310Air New Zealand

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

11:30 am - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 55m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

10:45 am - 6:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,310Air New Zealand

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 22

9:30 am - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

29h 10m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

6:30 am - 6:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,310Air New Zealand

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 20

4:39 pm - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

24h 01m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

7:00 pm - 7:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,310Air New Zealand

Tue, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 28

7:25 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

28h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Napier Hawkes Bay

9:10 am - 6:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Napier Hawkes Bay Auckland Intl

$1,313Air New Zealand

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 29

7:25 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

28h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Napier Hawkes Bay

8:55 am - 6:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 05m2 stops New Plymouth Auckland Intl

$1,314Air New Zealand

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 20

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50h 20m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

1:40 pm - 3:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

$1,675Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:05 pm - 5:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,728Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:55 am - 5:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

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Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,766Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

1:10 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,797Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25

5:15 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:05 pm - 5:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,849Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

5:15 pm - 5:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

30h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:55 am - 5:00 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,849Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

6:00 pm - 6:30 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Honolulu

$1,870Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

5:15 pm - 1:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

25h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

1:30 pm - 2:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,881Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

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

21h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

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

36h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,910Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

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Dec 7

EWR9:45 amNewark

28h 25m

2 stops

WLG8:10 amWellington

Dec 14

WLG8:55 amWellington

32h 35m

2 stops

EWR11:30 pmNewark

$1,270

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Mar 8

JFK7:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 00m

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WLG4:25 pmWellington

Mar 29

WLG10:10 amWellington

25h 25m

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JFK6:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,307

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Mar 6

JFK7:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 45m

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WLG7:10 amWellington

Mar 20

WLG12:50 pmWellington

22h 10m

1 stop

JFK6:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,308

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Feb 2

JFK6:59 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 06m

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WLG1:05 pmWellington

Jun 17

WLG6:05 amWellington

28h 45m

2 stops

JFK6:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,523

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Mar 6

LGA3:00 pmNew York LaGuardia

28h 05m

2 stops

WLG1:05 pmWellington

Mar 20

WLG7:40 amWellington

27h 24m

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LGA6:04 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,680

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Jan 15

LGA4:05 pmNew York LaGuardia

31h 15m

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Feb 6

WLG7:40 amWellington

24h 34m

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$1,959

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Sat 5/22

4:10 pm-6:35 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,216

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9:45 am-8:10 am

2 stops28h 25m

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$1,270

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7:25 pm-4:25 pm

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10:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

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7:25 pm-7:10 am

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1 stop22h 10m

$1,308

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2 stops29h 55m

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1 stop24h 15m

$1,310

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2 stops27h 55m

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Mon 3/22

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,310

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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9:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops29h 10m

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Sat 3/20

6:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,310

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/20

4:39 pm-8:40 am

2 stops24h 01m

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Wed 4/28

7:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,310

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

7:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 20m

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Mon 3/29

9:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,313

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/6

7:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Wellington

Sat 3/20

8:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,314

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The best one-way flight to Wellington from New York in the past 72 hours is $883. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,216.

The fastest flight from New York to Wellington takes 26h 06m

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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 26h 06m.
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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