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How to get fromWellington to Philadelphiaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Philadelphia by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Wellington to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane WLG - PHL
    23h 37m
    $607–2,210

  2. Fly Wellington to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane WLG - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    22h 59m
    $459–2,125

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PMR - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    26h 1m
    $516–2,353

  4. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PPQ - PHL
    26h 24m
    $660–2,428

  5. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PPQ - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    25h 41m
    $512–2,343

  6. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane NPL - JFK
    4. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    29h 20m
    $557–2,420

  7. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane WAG - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    27h 7m
    $526–2,366

Wellington (WLG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$616Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,878.3 mi
  • Duration: 23h 37m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day.

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