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Flight deals from New York to Wellington

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Wellington? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Wellington.RM8,016 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Mar, returning Thu, 20 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 13 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM8,016, select.
Wellington.RM8,735 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM8,735, select.
Wellington.RM9,680 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM9,680, select.
Wellington.RM9,711 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM9,711, select.
Wellington.RM10,356 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Thu, 15 May.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Thu, 15 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM10,356, select.
Wellington.RM10,850 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM10,850, select.
Wellington.RM11,150 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 11 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 17 Apr, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Sun, 11 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM11,150, select.
Wellington.RM12,917 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Wellington on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM12,917, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Wellington flights are currently cheapest in March.
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from RM10,850
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from RM10,356
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from RM12,917
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from RM13,554
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New York to Wellington: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Wellington below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Wellington.

New York to Wellington: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM8,016
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from New York to Wellington: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Wellington is RM8,016. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Wellington. But we found flights with one stop from RM8,016.
As of March 2025, there are no flights flying from New York to Wellington.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Wellington is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Wellington Airport on Thursday, 13 March 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Wellington Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wellington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wellington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Wellington is Cathay Pacific .

Flying from New York to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know

  • When searching for your flight from New York to Wellington International Airport (WLG), there's a range of airports you can take off from. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main options.

  • Wellington is 17 hours ahead of New York. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to WLG.

  • If you're going away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • The distance from central New York to EWR is around 24 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from New York to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Newark Liberty International Airport:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 48 minutes.

  • Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from New York to WLG? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

About Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington

  • Wellington International Airport to the centre of Wellington is about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.

  • It takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Wellington International Airport is RM2,636. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM8,016. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from New York to WLG, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from New York to Wellington International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a deal you can't miss. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for a cheap ticket from New York to WLG every day.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Wellington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

The best time to fly from New York to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

  • It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from New York to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Schedule your flight from New York to WLG for January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wellington to range from 13ºC to 21ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap flights from New York to Wellington International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Wellington

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