How to get fromSeattle to Wellingtonby plane or train

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wellington
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wellington (WLG)plane SEA - WLG
21h 48m
$769–2,723
Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Wellington
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Wellington (WLG)plane LKE - WLG
28h 7m
$913–3,217
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paraparaumu, train
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane SEA - PPQ
2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
24h 59m
$773–2,817

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

46Weekly Planes

21h 1mAverage Duration

$777Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle to Wellington.

Launch map view

Distance: 11,683.1 km
Duration: 21h 48m

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.

Airlines

Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Wellington(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

Things to do in Wellington

Silver Stream Railway(Opens in a new window)

Silver Stream Railway is a heritage railway at Silverstream in the Hutt Valley near Wellington, New Zealand. It regularly operates preserved New Zealand Railways Department locomotives along a restored section of the Hutt Valley Line (part of the Wairarapa Line) before a deviation was built in 1954.

Places to stay in Wellington

QT Wellington(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Apollo Lodge - Free Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Victoria Court Motor Lodge - Spa & Free Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Adina Citylife Wellington(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Seattle to Wellington easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Seattle to Wellington right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.