$308+ 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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— WLG
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Wed 2/917:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop16h 35m
Air New Zealand
Tue 15/912:25
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop21h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$517
Wed 4/306:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Fri 6/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$518
Sat 14/221:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 25/215:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$520
Wed 24/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop13h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 27/619:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$530
Tue 5/520:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 19/509:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$531
Sat 21/221:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 25/215:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$533
Sun 1/307:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop21h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$534
Tue 5/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 19/511:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$538
Tue 24/218:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/313:45
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop10h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$544

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 28 January 2026.

Return from

$518

One-way from

$308

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$643

Good round-trip deal

$547 or less

Good one-way deal

$369 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 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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Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Fri 6/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

$518

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Sat 7/3

16:45-21:45

1 stop7h 00m

$544

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:00-20:30

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Thu 19/3

13:10-18:25

1 stop7h 15m

$544

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

07:45-11:20

1 stop25h 35m

Wellington

Tue 10/3

17:45-21:45

1 stop6h 00m

$547

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Sun 8/3

06:00-10:30

1 stop6h 30m

$554

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

19:15-08:10

1 stop10h 55m

Wellington

Sun 29/3

10:05-08:45

1 stop24h 40m

$561

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

19:15-08:10

1 stop10h 55m

Wellington

Sat 28/3

16:55-21:45

1 stop6h 50m

$561

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

17:55-07:05

1 stop11h 10m

Wellington

Thu 19/3

16:45-21:45

1 stop7h 00m

$567

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

06:20-17:05

1 stop8h 45m

Wellington

Fri 20/3

15:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

$569

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

19:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

$308

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/1

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Best time to book a flight to Wellington

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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 23 January 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 78 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 28 January 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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 $49, while return flights cost around $88.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $150, however they can be found for as little as $88.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 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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