$298+ Cheap flights to Wellington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— WLG
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wellington in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wellington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 June 2026.

Sun 2/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/6$516
Mon 17/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 29/813:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/6$523
Sat 29/811:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop18h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/915:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$527
Fri 7/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/6$536
Thu 27/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/911:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$544
Thu 27/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 9/915:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$546
Mon 3/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$547
Thu 23/707:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/715:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$551
Thu 27/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 4/915:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$553
Fri 28/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 4/915:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$554
Mon 3/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 14/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$556

Find flight deals to Wellington

Find the latest flights to Wellington in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 June 2026.

Return from

$516

One-way from

$298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$675

Good round-trip deal

$566 or less

Good one-way deal

$407 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/8-9/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:45-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

Wellington

Sun 6/9

15:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

$601

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

06:20-18:50

1 stop10h 30m

Wellington

Fri 24/7

15:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

$637

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

06:20-18:35

1 stop10h 15m

Wellington

Tue 11/8

19:10-08:05

1 stop14h 55m

$651

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Fri 25/9

07:40-17:20

1 stop11h 40m

$708
Fastest return journey

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Tue 1/9

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$746

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Fri 24/7

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$752

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Sun 27/9

09:10-21:05

1 stop14h 55m

$769

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

19:20-07:10

1 stop9h 50m

Wellington

Fri 24/7

15:55-21:50

1 stop7h 55m

$926

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

18:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

Wellington

Thu 9/7

14:35-20:00

1 stop7h 25m

$1,046
Cheapest one-way

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

20:45-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

$311

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/6

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When is the best time to book a flight to Wellington?

The price you pay for your flight to Wellington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 21 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to Wellington

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington?

    If you book a flight to Wellington, you will be flying into Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington. On average, Wellington has 22 flights from Sydney per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wellington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wellington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wellington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wellington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington?

    Wellington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington. One-way flights to Wellington typically cost $65, while return flights cost around $64.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $126, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 30 minutes).

  • Does Wellington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wellington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wellington?

    Yes. Wellington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the closest property to Wellington (0.0 km away from Wellington).

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