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How to get fromSeattle to Wellingtonby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Wellington by plane or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SEA - WLG
    21h 39m
    $761–2,518

  2. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Wellington

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LKE - WLG
    28h 6m
    $913–3,017

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane SEA - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    24h 29m
    $765–2,612

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,678.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 39m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Wellington, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and six other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wellington (WLG) every 4 hours.

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