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 22h 45m on average. Another popular route from New York to Wellington is flying from Newark to Wellington, which will take roughly 30h. 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 New Zealand 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.

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There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of September 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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6:19 pm - 4:10 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

28h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

5:10 pm - 6:35 amWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

31h 25m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,294Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

7:20 pm - 11:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

23h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 3:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,342Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

6:15 pm - 4:25 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

28h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

9:40 am - 4:48 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

25h 08m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Mar 1

7:20 pm - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

5:10 pm - 3:35 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,385Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

7:20 pm - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:45 am - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,391Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

7:20 pm - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:40 pm - 5:58 amWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 18m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,410Qantas Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

5:21 pm - 2:45 pmEWR Newark-WLG Wellington

28h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 7:25 pmWLG Wellington-EWR Newark

30h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,412American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

4:07 pm - 2:45 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-WLG Wellington

29h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 9:35 pmWLG Wellington-LGA New York LaGuardia

32h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,412American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

7:20 pm - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

27h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 4:20 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,414Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

6:00 am - 2:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington

39h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Melbourne

6:05 am - 8:40 pmWLG Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,434Qantas Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

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Air New Zealand flights from New York to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Sep 15

EWR5:00 pmNewark

28h 25m

2 stops

WLG1:25 pmWellington

Sep 29

WLG11:55 amWellington

26h 33m

2 stops

EWR9:28 pmNewark

$1,494

Air New Zealand

Jan 15

EWR9:00 amNewark

30h 25m

2 stops

WLG9:25 amWellington

Feb 6

WLG4:10 pmWellington

23h 19m

2 stops

EWR9:29 pmNewark

$1,549

Air New Zealand

Dec 1

LGA12:20 pmNew York LaGuardia

27h 05m

2 stops

WLG9:25 amWellington

Dec 14

WLG5:10 pmWellington

21h 42m

2 stops

LGA8:52 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,595

Air Canada flights from New York to Wellington

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Air Canada

Feb 15

EWR6:15 pmNewark

26h 55m

2 stops

WLG3:10 pmWellington

Mar 2

WLG4:05 pmWellington

42h 43m

2 stops

EWR4:48 pmNewark

$1,602

Air Canada

Dec 1

EWR6:15 pmNewark

35h 15m

2 stops

WLG11:30 pmWellington

Dec 14

WLG10:45 amWellington

24h 04m

2 stops

EWR4:49 pmNewark

$1,661

Air Canada

Feb 15

EWR6:15 pmNewark

26h 55m

2 stops

WLG3:10 pmWellington

Feb 28

WLG10:10 amWellington

24h 39m

2 stops

EWR4:49 pmNewark

$1,667

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EWR Newark - WLG Wellington

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Newark

Tue 10/27

6:19 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 51m

Wellington

Thu 11/12

5:10 pm-6:35 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,294

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

7:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Wellington

Sun 10/25

5:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$1,342

NewarkWellington

EWR Newark - WLG Wellington

EWRWLG

Newark

Mon 2/15

6:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Wellington

Mon 3/1

9:40 am-4:48 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,360

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

7:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Wellington

Sun 10/25

5:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$1,385

New YorkWellington

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

7:20 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Wellington

Tue 9/29

7:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,391

New YorkWellington

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

7:20 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Wellington

Tue 9/29

4:40 pm-5:58 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,410

NewarkWellington

EWR Newark - WLG Wellington

EWRWLG

Newark

Sun 10/18

5:21 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 24m

Wellington

Sun 10/25

6:05 am-7:25 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,412

New YorkWellington

LGA New York LaGuardia - WLG Wellington

LGAWLG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/18

4:07 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Wellington

Sun 10/25

6:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,412

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New YorkWellington

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Wellington

Thu 10/1

2:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,414

New YorkWellington

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - WLG Wellington

JFKWLG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Wellington

Sun 10/25

6:05 am-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,434

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Wellington from New York in the past 72 hours is $966. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,294.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Wellington

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Wellington Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Wellington Airport as of September 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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