Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington?

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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 24 flights from Sydney per day from 5 airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Wellington if I am willing to have stopovers?

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Wellington?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wellington.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington?

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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.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Wellington?

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

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

Question 8

Does Wellington have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Wellington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Wellington?

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Yes. Wellington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the closest property to Wellington (0.0 km away from Wellington).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wellington?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Wellington?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Wellington takes 3 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Wellington from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wellington?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Emirates.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Return from	$512
One-way from	$297
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$604
Good round-trip deal	$578 or less
Good one-way deal	$420 or less

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