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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.
Mon 29/1213:00SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$869
Mon 29/1213:00SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 5/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$888
Mon 29/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 2/116:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/12$906
Mon 29/1214:55SYD - WLG
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Fri 2/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mEmirates
Deal found 28/12$921
Sun 28/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 3/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$927
Mon 29/1220:10SYD - WLG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$929
Wed 31/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Wed 14/116:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mEmirates
Deal found 28/12$934
Mon 29/1220:10SYD - WLG
1 stop17h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 3/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$942
Sun 28/1222:00SYD - WLG
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$952
Best flights from Sydney to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Sat 7/221:45SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Sat 14/207:40WLG - SYD
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$531
Wed 11/219:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/219:00WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$546
Wed 1/406:00SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 00mJetstar
Tue 7/421:10WLG - SYD
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$552
Mon 26/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/220:00WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$552
Sat 7/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$557
Mon 26/106:10SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 25mJetstar
Mon 2/213:10WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$567
Wed 11/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/217:15WLG - SYD
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/12$561
Wed 1/418:55SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/415:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$579
Tue 14/407:50SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/415:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$586
Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Wellington based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Mon 26/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$557
Sat 24/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$576
Wed 11/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$583
Sun 15/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$595
Fri 6/318:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/315:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/12$601
Fri 23/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$610
Fri 6/318:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/315:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$613
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Wellington. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 2/118:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 9/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$875
Fri 2/107:05SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/115:55WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$942
Fri 2/113:00SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/121:05WLG - SYD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$978
Sat 3/107:05SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/116:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$900
Tue 6/118:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$881
One-way flights from Sydney to Wellington
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Wellington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Tue 13/121:45SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$315
Sun 22/317:55SYD - WLG
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$318
Wed 4/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$320
Tue 17/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$323
Wed 14/121:45SYD - WLG
1 stop19h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$324
Thu 26/309:00SYD - WLG
1 stop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$329
Thu 26/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$332
Fri 16/106:10SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$335
Find flight deals from Sydney to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). 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 28 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Wellington 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 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 7/2
21:45-14:50
1 stop15h 05m
Wellington
Sat 14/2
07:40-18:25
1 stop12h 45m
$531
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 11/2
19:15-07:10
1 stop9h 55m
Wellington
Wed 18/2
19:00-07:50
1 stop14h 50m
$546
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 1/4
06:00-15:00
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Tue 7/4
21:10-08:05
1 stop12h 55m
$552
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/1
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Mon 2/2
20:00-08:45
1 stop14h 45m
$552
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 7/2
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Sat 14/2
15:55-17:40
Nonstop3h 45m
$557
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 11/2
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Wed 25/2
17:15-21:45
1 stop6h 30m
$561
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/1
06:10-15:35
1 stop7h 25m
Wellington
Mon 2/2
13:10-18:25
1 stop7h 15m
$567
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 1/4
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Tue 7/4
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
$579
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 14/4
07:50-17:10
1 stop7h 20m
Wellington
Sat 18/4
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
$586
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 22/3
17:55-12:30
1 stop16h 35m
$318
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 26 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $280). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 SYD to WLG?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Wellington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. 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 28 December 2025.
The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Wellington flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday 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 Sydney to Wellington flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Wellington on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Wellington, 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 $444.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Wellington?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Wellington, 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: 9h 32m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 25m.
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 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Sydney to Wellington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Wellington?
Booking a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sydney to Wellington. On a typical day, there are 26 flights from Kingsford Smith to Wellington, all of which are around 3h 10m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington have been viewed 2,231 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand can get you from Sydney to Wellington in just under 9h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 10m. Sydney and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2227 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Wellington is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $352 and $361 round-trip. Jetstar is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Wellington one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $231. Air New Zealand flights start at $241 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $287 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington are American Airlines (67%), Malaysia Airlines (65%) and Emirates (61%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $627 for a flight from Sydney to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $301 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington) is currently priced at $501.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Wellington 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 Sydney to Wellington?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $280). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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.
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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Wellington. 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 28 December 2025.
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