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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SYD
9 Mar — 16 Mar2
Return
2 travellers
Economy
Return
2 travellers, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 7 February 2026.
Wed 13/519:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$487
Fri 5/620:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/609:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop5h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$491
Sat 7/314:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/317:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$494
Tue 27/1015:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 14/1109:00
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$498
Mon 1/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$503
Fri 1/520:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$507
Sat 7/316:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$509
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 7 February 2026.
Wed 13/518:25
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$487
Fri 6/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$531
Mon 1/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$503
Tue 24/317:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/309:35
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$531
Fri 5/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/609:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$506
Sat 7/314:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$509
Wed 13/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$519
Sat 14/306:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$526
Fri 1/520:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/507:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$539
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 7 February 2026.
Wed 13/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$519
Fri 5/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/618:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$523
Fri 1/506:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$549
Sun 8/306:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$552
Fri 27/206:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$556
Tue 24/306:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/313:00
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$560
Fri 6/316:00
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$563
Sat 7/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 45m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$569
Sat 21/306:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/309:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$570
Sat 7/316:00
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$572
Sat 7/316:00
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$573
Fri 27/206:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$574
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Sydney. Data last updated 7 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 6/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$531
Fri 6/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$539
Sat 7/314:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/317:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$494
Sat 7/316:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$509
Sun 8/306:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/317:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$537
Sun 8/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$543
Thu 12/313:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$521
Sat 14/306:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$526
Sat 21/316:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/319:15
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$533
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 7 February 2026.
Sun 31/520:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$235
Tue 4/809:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$236
Thu 12/313:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$241
Wed 11/314:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$244
Sat 14/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$246
Tue 17/313:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop10h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$248
Sun 8/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$254
Sun 22/306:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop6h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$265
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 7 February 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
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Wellington
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Sydney
Route
Depart
Return
Price
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Wed 13/5
18:25-08:10
1 stop15h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 3/6
17:55-07:05
1 stop11h 10m
$487
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Mon 1/6
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 8/6
17:55-07:05
1 stop11h 10m
$503
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Fri 5/6
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/6
09:10-18:05
1 stop6h 55m
$506
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 7/3
14:55-21:45
1 stop8h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
$509
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Wed 13/5
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/6
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
$519
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 14/3
06:40-21:45
1 stop17h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
$526
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Fri 6/3
21:05-08:00
1 stop12h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 13/3
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
$531
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Tue 24/3
17:40-08:00
1 stop16h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 31/3
09:35-14:45
Nonstop3h 10m
$531
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Fri 1/5
20:15-08:10
1 stop13h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 3/5
07:50-21:45
1 stop11h 55m
$539
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sun 31/5
20:15-08:10
1 stop13h 55m
$235
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.
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 53 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $302). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 7 February 2026.
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.
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 7 February 2026.
The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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.
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 7 February 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.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
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 26 flights from Wellington to Sydney per day from 4 airlines.
How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 334 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?
Air New Zealand can get you from Wellington to Sydney in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2227 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $227. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $266 and $389, respectively. These flights start at 59% 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 $166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Qantas Airways, 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: IndiGo (81%), American Airlines (79%), Malaysia Airlines( 79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Sydney is $182. On average you can expect to pay $582. The most popular route, (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $487.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $302). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 7 February 2026.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 February 2026.
Discover the top 4 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
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