Are direct flights from Seattle to Wellington always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, which can be appealing. However, connecting flights may sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and demand. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Wellington flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more economical flight options. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Seattle to Wellington flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for changes or cancellations. Understanding these additional expenses can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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2027-02-15 – 2027-03-08
SEA - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$1,045
$1,076
Round trip
2027-02-04 – 2027-02-18
SEA - Wellington
75% AI deal score
$1,060
$1,197
Round trip
2027-02-01 – 2027-02-18
SEA - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$1,056
$1,202
Round trip
2027-02-08 – 2027-02-18
SEA - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$1,055
$1,203
Round trip
2027-01-31 – 2027-02-04
SEA - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$1,104
$1,203
Round trip
2027-01-31 – 2027-02-18
SEA - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$1,049
$1,208
Round trip
2027-02-07 – 2027-02-18
SEA - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$1,049
$1,210
Round trip
2027-02-02 – 2027-02-13
SEA - Wellington
75% AI deal score
$1,058
$1,210
Round trip
2027-02-10 – 2027-02-13
SEA - Wellington
75% AI deal score
$1,078
$1,252
Round trip
2027-02-09 – 2027-02-13
SEA - Wellington
75% AI deal score
$1,073
$1,253
Round trip

Seattle to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Wellington

A typical journey from Seattle to Wellington takes about 28h 44m, including connections. This reflects the reality of long-haul travel on this route, where most itineraries involve at least one stop. Given the significant travel time, planning for layovers and overall journey duration is key for travelers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seattle to Wellington, fares typically range from $1992–$3623, with a median of $2258. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

The cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Wellington are August, with a median fare of $1626, and November, where the median fare is $1653. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $2348. These months present the best opportunities for securing more affordable travel.

Most itineraries from Seattle to Wellington connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. This means you should expect to make at least one stop during your journey. When planning your trip, factor in the additional time for connections, as this is a standard part of the travel experience on this route.

The distance between Seattle and Wellington is approximately 11664 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance necessitates extended flight times and typically involves connecting flights, making it a significant international journey.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Wellington

Regular price: $962 - $1,785

Prices for flights from Seattle to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Seattle to Wellington typically range from $962 to $1785. The current lowest deal is $1159 with Air Canada, for travel from Feb 19-Mar 7.

now $1,159

Low $962

High $1,785

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Wellington is August, with a median price of $1626. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $2348. Generally, prices are lower from August to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,626

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,348

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Seattle to Wellington

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

QantasLink

Fiji Airways

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Wellington

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,259

$2,900

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,193

$2,940

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,037

$2,752

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,057

$2,985

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand

$991

$1,351

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand

$1,154

$1,354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Wellington

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,220 → $1,253

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,213 → $1,304

5 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 22

$1,159 → $1,257

5 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 4

$1,089 → $1,207

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Seattle - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Wellington are below the typical level, with deals from $1159.

📅 Best time to fly

August offers the lowest median prices

Historically, August and November offer the lowest median prices for flights to Wellington.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 28h 44m

Flights from Seattle to Wellington are long-haul, typically lasting 28h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common on this route; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Air Canada recently offered a deal for $1159 from Seattle to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare

Deals for flights from Seattle to Wellington are historically rare.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Wellington, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,051

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field provides an alternative departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,630

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,051

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Seattle to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from Wellington (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,147

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (approximately 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1,221

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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Best Elite deals to Wellington

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From SEA

Elite

Apr 01

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,007

$5,865

Save $1,142

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 01

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$6,958

$5,868

Save $1,090

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 17

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,330

$5,954

Save $1,376

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 16

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,261

$5,954

Save $1,307

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 17

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,336

$5,954

Save $1,382

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 17

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,322

$6,067

Save $1,255

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 17

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,310

$6,073

Save $1,237

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,395

$6,091

Save $1,304

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 17

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,341

$6,092

Save $1,249

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,771

$6,268

Save $1,503

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$7,604

$6,309

Save $1,295

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 01

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,923

$5,934

Save $989

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify opportune booking windows. Mid-week bookings might also offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide more flight options or potentially lower fares, depending on the route. It's often worth checking if alternative departure or arrival points could offer a better overall travel solution. Remember to factor in any additional ground transportation costs.

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Seattle to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Wellington

Regular price: $962 - $1,785

Prices for flights from Seattle to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Seattle to Wellington typically range from $962 to $1785. The current lowest deal is $1159 with Air Canada, for travel from Feb 19-Mar 7.

now $1,159

Low $962

High $1,785

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Wellington

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,626

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,348

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Seattle to Wellington

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

QantasLink

Fiji Airways

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Wellington

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,259

$2,900

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,193

$2,940

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,037

$2,752

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines

$1,057

$2,985

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand

$991

$1,351

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Wellington

Seattle (SEA) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand

$1,154

$1,354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Wellington

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,220 → $1,253

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,213 → $1,304

5 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 22

$1,159 → $1,257

5 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 4

$1,089 → $1,207

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Seattle - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Wellington are below the typical level, with deals from $1159.

📅 Best time to fly

August offers the lowest median prices

Historically, August and November offer the lowest median prices for flights to Wellington.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 28h 44m

Flights from Seattle to Wellington are long-haul, typically lasting 28h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common on this route; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Air Canada recently offered a deal for $1159 from Seattle to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare

Deals for flights from Seattle to Wellington are historically rare.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Wellington, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,051

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field provides an alternative departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,630

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,051

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Seattle to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from Wellington (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,147

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,923

$5,934

Save $989

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Wellington

Seattle to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Direct flights from Seattle to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Seattle - Wellington route insights

Fares are below the typical level

August offers the lowest median prices

Long-haul flights average 28h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Deals for this route are rare

Seattle main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Apr 01

Apr 01

Apr 17

Apr 16

Apr 17

Apr 17

Apr 17

Dec 03

Apr 17

Dec 03

Dec 03

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Wellington?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Wellington?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Wellington?

Are direct flights from Seattle to Wellington always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Wellington flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Seattle to Wellington flights?

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to Wellington from other cities

Seattle to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Direct flights from Seattle to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Wellington

Seattle - Wellington route insights

Fares are below the typical level

August offers the lowest median prices

Long-haul flights average 28h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Deals for this route are rare

Seattle main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Apr 01

Apr 01

Apr 17

Apr 16

Apr 17

Apr 17

Apr 17

Dec 03

Apr 17

Dec 03

Dec 03

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Wellington?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Wellington?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Wellington?