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Cheap flights from Wellington to Australia from $249

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SYD
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Wed 13/515:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 24/508:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$478
Sun 31/515:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 5/608:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$495
Fri 29/515:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 3/608:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$497
Sun 7/615:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 12/608:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$507
Fri 24/415:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 29/408:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/3$552
Fri 11/915:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 18/908:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/3$561
Wed 22/415:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 29/408:45
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/3$564
Sun 1/1116:10
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 8/1108:50
OOL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$571
Wed 3/615:00
WLG
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 15/619:20
OOL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$594
Tue 21/717:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 31/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$618
Sat 30/520:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$630
Sat 5/1220:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/1217:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$635

Find flight deals from Wellington to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$478

One-way from

$249

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$692

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/5-24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Wellington to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Wellington to Australia
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Australia 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

WellingtonCoolangatta

WLG - OOL

WLGOOL

Wellington

Tue 30/6

21:10-08:35

1 stop13h 25m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 5/7

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$668

WellingtonCoolangatta

WLG - OOL

WLGOOL

Wellington

Thu 25/6

21:10-08:35

1 stop13h 25m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 6/7

19:20-08:35

1 stop11h 15m

$675

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 1/5

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

09:10-21:45

1 stop10h 35m

$715

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 28/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Tue 5/5

07:00-19:00

1 stop10h 00m

$720

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 30/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Thu 7/5

07:00-19:00

1 stop10h 00m

$739

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 25/4

12:55-21:35

1 stop10h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

18:30-08:05

1 stop11h 35m

$741

WellingtonCoolangatta

WLG - OOL

WLGOOL

Wellington

Fri 24/4

18:45-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 29/4

11:55-21:20

1 stop7h 25m

$754

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 29/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

18:55-07:10

1 stop10h 15m

$761

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 6/8

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$770

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 31/8

15:55-17:45

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$775

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Australia?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Australia (average of $187). Flying from Wellington to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 WLG to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Australia at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Australia. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Australia flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Australia. 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 16 March 2026.

The most flights from WLG to AU0 are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

How often are flights from Wellington to Australia delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Wellington and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday 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 Wellington to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 16 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Australia 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
611 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
530 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Australia?

    For a flight from Wellington to Australia, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Australia flight route?

    The Wellington to Australia flight path was viewed by 9,440 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Australia?

    Departing from Wellington to Australia will take you 4h 10m. The distance from Wellington to Australia is about 2509 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to Australia?

    While some choose either Wellington - Brisbane or Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Wellington - Melbourne is the most popular route from Wellington to Australia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Australia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Australia are Singapore Airlines (95%), Etihad Airways (94%) and Asiana Airlines (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Australia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Australia? While on average our users pay $1,581, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $350. The most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne), is priced around $618.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Australia 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 Wellington to Australia?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Australia (average of $187). Flying from Wellington to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Australia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Australia. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$318Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$358Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$432Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$447Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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