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How to get fromManhattan to Wellingtonby plane, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Wellington by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Wellington

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane JFK - WLG
    22h 50m
    $1,128–3,454

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palmerston, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane JFK - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    26h 34m
    $832–2,889

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Wellington

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane EWR - WLG
    25h 8m
    $839–2,769

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Wellington

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LGA - WLG
    25h 33m
    $960–3,236

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane JFK - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    27h 29m
    $835–2,934

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane JFK - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    31h 26m
    $888–3,025

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$820Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Wellington, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Wellington (WLG) twice daily.

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