Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $888 and $589 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $474 on Air New Zealand (5 May-13 May). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 43m. Find deals

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Sydney flights?

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $888 and $589 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $474 on Air New Zealand (5 May-13 May). Find deals

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 00m.

Question 6

How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?

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About 13% of weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $470.

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Sydney flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 10

How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 285 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar can get you from Wellington to Sydney in just under 3h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2227 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?

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Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $280. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $380 and $401, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Sydney one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $165. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Sydney for a low price.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $505). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $652). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney

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The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Sydney is $233. On average you can expect to pay $476. The most popular route, (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $422.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (94%), American Airlines (92%), Air Canada( 92%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Sydney?

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Consider Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to Sydney.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to SYD?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Sydney as you normally would.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight from Wellington to Sydney, you will be flying from Wellington to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Wellington (WLG) take 3h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 27 flights from Wellington to Sydney per day from 3 airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Sydney.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Sydney?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Wellington to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Sydney with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Sydney from Wellington? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$474
One-way from	$257
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$652
Good round-trip deal	$364 or less
Good one-way deal	$387 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$280	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$380	Average$635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$401	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Sydney flights?

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