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SYD — WLG
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
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 March or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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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 September 2026.
Sat 28/1107:30 -
1 stop5h 55m
Tue 1/1206:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9$559
Sat 28/1118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 30/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9$575
Mon 9/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 17/1119:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 26/9$611
Wed 11/1107:30 -
1 stop11h 55m
Wed 18/1110:10 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 27/9$612
Mon 2/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 10/1120:05 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 23/9$615
Mon 9/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 16/1117:10 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 25/9$618
Sat 7/1107:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 14/1112:50 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 23/9$619
Tue 24/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 20m
Sun 29/1121:35 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 25/9$622
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 September 2026.
Tue 24/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 20m
Sun 29/1121:35 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 25/9$622
Tue 1/1209:55 -
1 stop7h 25m
Thu 10/1210:10 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 26/9$678
Tue 10/1107:30 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sat 14/1118:25 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 27/9$720
Sat 21/1107:30 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sat 21/1118:25 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 26/9$723
Wed 18/1114:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sat 21/1106:00 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 23/9$727
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 September 2026.
Sat 28/1118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 1/1206:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9$565
Sat 28/1118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 30/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9$575
Mon 9/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 16/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 25/9$662
Sat 24/1018:55 -
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Tue 24/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 26/9$663
Mon 2/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 10/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9$665
Tue 24/1118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 29/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 24/9$668
Mon 9/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 17/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 27/9$673
Tue 10/1118:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 17/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 26/9$675
Sat 24/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 31/1006:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 26/9$679
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Wellington. Data last updated 28 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 4/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 6/1006:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 26/9$1,167
Sun 4/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 6/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 26/9$1,183
Sun 4/1018:45 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 6/1016:40 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 26/9$1,193
Wed 7/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 10/1015:55 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 23/9$1,022
Wed 7/1006:00 -
2 stops10h 10m
Sat 10/1020:20 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 23/9$1,809
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 September 2026.
Sun 6/1212:30 -
1 stop22h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 24/9$352
Sun 28/206:10 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/9$353
Tue 10/1106:25 -
1 stop11h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/9$356
Tue 17/1106:25 -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 24/9$357
Fri 6/1112:30 -
1 stop26h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9$360
Sun 8/1118:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9$362
Thu 10/1218:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9$364
Tue 8/1212:30 -
2 stops17h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9$366
Sat 24/1018:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/9$367
Tue 8/1218:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9$369
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 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 11/1
18:30-07:05
1 stop10h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$394
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 17/2
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$403
Fastest return journey
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/11
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$417
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 17/12
20:25-07:05
1 stop8h 40m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$440
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/10
06:10-15:40
1 stop7h 30m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$485
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 30/12
18:15-23:30
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$495
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 2/2
18:45-13:30
1 stop16h 45m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$571
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/11
21:50-15:10
1 stop15h 20m
Wellington
Sun 29/11
21:35-08:00
1 stop12h 25m
$622
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 1/12
09:55-19:20
1 stop7h 25m
Wellington
Thu 10/12
10:10-21:50
1 stop13h 40m
$678
SydneyWellington
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/11
07:30-15:25
1 stop5h 55m
Wellington
Sat 14/11
18:25-08:35
1 stop16h 10m
$720
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should look to book at least 82 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $538). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $739). 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 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between $561 and $796 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $559 on Air New Zealand (28 Nov–1 Dec).
How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?
About 23% 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 17% 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 53% 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 $466.
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 53m.
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 Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 36m.
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 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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 8 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 4 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 1,486 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 7h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 55m. 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 $253 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Emirates, starting at $259 and $305 round-trip. Jetstar is currently priced 60% 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $251. Jetstar flights start at $265 while deals on Emirates start at $297 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 Virgin Australia (82%), Asiana Airlines (82%) and Air New Zealand (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $844 for a flight from Sydney to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $294 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington) is currently priced at $602.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $538). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $739). 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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