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WLG — SYD
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or November, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.
Sat 7/1115:55 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 18/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$538
Mon 12/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Wed 21/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$552
Mon 12/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Sat 17/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 19/8$584
Mon 21/915:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Mon 28/917:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$591
Fri 30/1007:00 -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 5/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 20/8$593
Sat 12/906:30 -
1 stop6h 10m
Sat 19/918:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 17/8$597
Mon 19/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Sun 25/1007:20 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 21/8$603
Best flights from Wellington to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Fri 30/1016:00 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Thu 5/1118:40 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 20/8$631
Fri 30/1016:00 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Thu 5/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 20/8$648
Sat 12/920:00 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sat 19/919:20 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 20/8$679
Sat 10/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Wed 14/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 18/8$687
Thu 15/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Sun 18/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 20/8$690
Sat 12/906:00 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 19/907:10 -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 20/8$732
Thu 26/1112:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Tue 1/1220:20 -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 16/8$753
Mon 5/1006:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Tue 6/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 17/8$920
Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Sat 7/1115:55 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 18/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$538
Mon 12/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Wed 21/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$552
Wed 10/215:55 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 16/318:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$563
Mon 12/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Sat 17/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 19/8$584
Mon 21/915:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Mon 28/917:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$591
Mon 11/106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Mon 11/118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$596
Mon 11/106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 12/118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$598
Tue 12/106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 12/118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$600
Sun 1/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Mon 9/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 17/8$603
Sun 10/106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 12/118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$608
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Sydney. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 31/815:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Wed 9/918:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 17/8$611
Tue 8/906:00 -
1 stop17h 50m
Fri 18/918:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 19/8$617
Sat 12/906:30 -
1 stop6h 10m
Sat 19/918:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 17/8$597
Thu 17/906:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Thu 24/918:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 16/8$641
Sat 19/906:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Fri 25/918:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 16/8$635
Sun 20/906:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Tue 29/917:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$614
Mon 21/915:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Mon 28/917:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/8$591
One-way flights from Wellington to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Wed 25/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 16/8$254
Sun 15/1115:55 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 18/8$261
Mon 19/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 17/8$264
Sun 25/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 16/8$266
Sat 28/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 18/8$267
Wed 25/1116:10 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 16/8$268
Tue 17/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 20/8$270
Mon 21/906:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 16/8$273
Wed 9/906:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 17/8$274
Wed 30/907:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 19/8$277
Sat 12/906:00 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 20/8$278
Tue 20/1006:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 17/8$280
Find flight deals from Wellington to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Sydney that are best for you.
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Return
Price
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WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Fri 30/10
16:00-17:40
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/11
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
$631
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Fri 30/10
16:00-17:40
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/11
12:30-19:50
1 stop5h 20m
$648
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 12/9
20:00-08:45
1 stop14h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 19/9
19:20-08:10
1 stop10h 50m
$679
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 10/10
15:55-17:35
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 14/10
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
$687
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Thu 15/10
15:55-17:35
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/10
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
$690
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 12/9
06:00-21:50
1 stop17h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 19/9
07:10-19:55
2 stops10h 45m
$732
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Thu 26/11
12:00-18:15
1 stop8h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 1/12
20:20-07:10
1 stop8h 50m
$753
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Mon 5/10
06:05-07:45
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/10
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
$920
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Wed 9/9
06:05-07:45
Nonstop3h 40m
$274
WellingtonSydney
WLG Wellington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
WLGSYD
Wellington
Tue 24/11
20:30-08:00
1 stop13h 30m
$292
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $551). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $488 and $650 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $538 on Air New Zealand (7 Nov–18 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Sydney flights?
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.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Wellington to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $431.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 43m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Sydney?
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 22 flights from Wellington to Sydney per day from 3 airlines.
How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 286 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to Sydney in just under 3h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2227 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?
Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $295. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $378 and $465, respectively. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $176. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Sydney for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Sydney?
Before booking your flight to Sydney from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (94%), Virgin Australia (93%), Asiana Airlines( 93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Sydney is $179. On average you can expect to pay $368. The most popular route, (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $538.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $551). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Wellington. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 August 2026.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 August 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
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