Flying from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when reserving your flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington. The city operates in the UTC+13 timezone and is 20 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to WLG.
Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 23 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Seattle to WLG? Relax in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Seattle to Wellington International Airport from $853 or travel return from just $1,805. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to get flight tickets from Seattle to WLG. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Wellington. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to WLG in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in July if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 7ºC and 12ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seattle to Wellington International Airport.
More about Wellington
After booking your flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wellington:
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) and Weta Workshop are just two of the big attractions to add to your Wellington itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wellington Cable Car.
Complete your Wellington trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Wellington. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
