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$284+ 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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— WLG
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 30 March 2026.

Sun 10/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/519:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop27h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$492
Thu 7/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 13/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$495
Mon 4/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 10/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$502
Wed 13/517:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$503
Thu 4/609:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop19h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/613:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop21h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$505
Wed 27/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 31/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$506
Wed 3/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/620:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$508
Mon 24/817:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 4/915:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$511
Mon 11/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$512

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 30 March 2026.

Return from

$492

One-way from

$284

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$596

Good round-trip deal

$577 or less

Good one-way deal

$420 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/5-18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

20:45-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

Wellington

Tue 26/5

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$588
Fastest return journey

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Wed 3/6

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$607

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

07:50-17:10

1 stop7h 20m

Wellington

Wed 29/4

15:55-17:45

Nonstop3h 50m

$713

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$729

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

11:55-22:20

1 stop8h 25m

Wellington

Mon 27/4

15:55-17:45

Nonstop3h 50m

$759
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$289

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:45-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

$314

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

20:45-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

$316

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

09:05-18:50

1 stop7h 45m

$343

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

07:50-20:40

1 stop10h 50m

$359

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Best time to book a flight to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wellington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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 71 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 30 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,014 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
535 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 27 flights from Sydney per day from 5 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, Jetstar 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 $51, while return flights cost around $51.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $102, however they can be found for as little as $51.

  • 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 15 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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