WLG - NYC

$1,151 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to New York departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wellington to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wellington to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,737
Qantas Airways
Mon 1/6Mon 8/6
WLG - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,151
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Thu 11/6
WLG - LGA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,737 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Wellington to New York (WLG-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Wellington to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Wellington to New York

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 22:59
WLG
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EWR
32h 54m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:25 - 14:45
EWR
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WLG
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,737Qantas Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 19:22
WLG
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LGA
29h 17m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:46 - 14:45
LGA
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WLG
27h 59m
2 stops
$1,773Qantas Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:45 - 19:35
WLG
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JFK
24h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:55 - 08:40
JFK
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WLG
42h 45m
1 stop
$1,807United Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 19:14
WLG
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EWR
29h 09m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:25 - 14:45
EWR
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WLG
29h 20m
2 stops
$2,104Qantas Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 18:43
WLG
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JFK
44h 08m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 13:35
JFK
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WLG
26h 15m
1 stop
$2,162Qantas Airways
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 16:20
WLG
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JFK
19h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 14:45
JFK
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WLG
49h 15m
2 stops
$2,196Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 16:20
WLG
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JFK
19h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 14:45
JFK
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WLG
38h 40m
2 stops
$2,199Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Mon, 25 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:49
WLG
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EWR
49h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 14:50
EWR
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WLG
36h 20m
2 stops
$2,204United Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 23:15
WLG
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LGA
24h 20m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:31 - 08:10
LGA
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WLG
27h 39m
2 stops
$2,522Air New Zealand
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
07:45 - 23:15
WLG
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LGA
31h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:10
LGA
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WLG
34h 10m
2 stops
$2,573Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to New York departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to New York is February, where tickets cost $1,467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,507 and $2,454 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,151
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Wellington to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to New York

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to New York was $1,151 for a one-way ticket and $1,737 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to New York?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wellington to New York, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to New York are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,345 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,841 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Wellington to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wellington to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 632 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

6.0 GoodCraig, Apr 2026
AKL - MEL
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Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

taking our carryon and forcing us to check it through

A sandwich and a drink would have been better thank a snack bar...

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

Horrible flight cancelled had to buy another very expensive ticket

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

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