$266+ 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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— WLG
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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 25 February 2026.

Sat 16/509:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 30/520:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$409
Thu 28/509:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 19/620:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$418
Thu 21/509:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 11/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$431
Fri 22/517:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 25/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$432
Tue 9/618:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/620:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$433
Fri 1/518:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/518:25
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$438
Wed 20/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 27/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$452
Thu 23/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 1/520:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$465

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 25 February 2026.

Return from

$409

One-way from

$266

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$602

Good round-trip deal

$522 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 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

Sat 11/4

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Sat 18/4

18:25-08:45

1 stop16h 20m

$620

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Tue 24/3

13:55-21:45

1 stop9h 50m

$649

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

$690

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

19:25-07:10

1 stop9h 45m

Wellington

Mon 23/3

15:55-17:40

Nonstop3h 45m

$698

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Tue 24/3

16:00-17:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$747

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:35-14:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Thu 16/4

15:55-17:35

Nonstop3h 40m

$793

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Thu 28/5

14:35-22:20

1 stop9h 45m

$844

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Wed 3/6

13:05-20:30

2 stops9h 25m

$939

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

11:00-20:35

1 stop7h 35m

$292

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

06:20-20:30

1 stop12h 10m

$306

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/2

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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 20 February 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 79 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 25 February 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.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 28 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 $118.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $202, however they can be found for as little as $118.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Canberra offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 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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