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How to get fromWellington to Thunder Bayby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Thunder Bay by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wellington

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane WLG - YQT
    25h 26m
    $757–2,609

  2. Train to Paraparaumu, fly

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane PPQ - YQT
    31h 37m
    $861–2,985

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane PMR - YQT
    29h 32m
    $1,118–3,749

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane WAG - YQT
    29h 18m
    $883–2,868

Wellington (WLG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$776Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,683.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 26m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

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

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