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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Thu 25/1206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$839
Fri 26/1206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$861
Thu 25/1215:35WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$920
Fri 26/1215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/109:55SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$998
Fri 26/1219:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 1/106:05SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,024
Wed 17/1215:55WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,075
Thu 25/1215:35WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 50mEmirates
Tue 30/1207:05SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/12$1,104
Wed 17/1206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1213:00SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,146
Fri 26/1214:35WLG - SYD
1 stop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 1/107:05SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/12$1,192
Best flights from Wellington to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Thu 22/120:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Sat 31/121:45SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$629
Sun 8/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$645
Tue 3/206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 10/218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$676
Mon 2/216:45WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$681
Sat 14/213:05WLG - SYD
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/213:55SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$645
Sat 7/216:45WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$681
Wed 21/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/120:15SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$650
Sat 31/106:00WLG - SYD
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/119:15SYD - WLG
1 stop24h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$678
Mon 19/117:45WLG - SYD
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$685
Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Sat 14/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$669
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$676
Wed 21/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$681
Sun 22/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/318:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$686
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$690
Sun 1/315:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/318:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$705
Tue 17/215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/318:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$707
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$711
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$723
Thu 29/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$730
Thu 29/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$735
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Sydney. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/119:00WLG - SYD
1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$674
Wed 21/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/120:15SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$650
Mon 26/118:55WLG - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/217:55SYD - WLG
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$672
Wed 28/114:55WLG - SYD
1 stop6h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/207:45SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$688
Wed 28/114:55WLG - SYD
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/210:20SYD - WLG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$690
Thu 29/109:55WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$638
Thu 29/114:55WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/207:45SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$641
One-way flights from Wellington to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Mon 2/315:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$328
Thu 22/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$329
Fri 16/119:20WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$352
Mon 23/206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/12$359
Mon 15/1216:40WLG - SYD
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$367
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$374
Mon 2/321:05WLG - SYD
2 stops19h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$376
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - SYD
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$383
Mon 23/221:05WLG - SYD
2 stops22h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$390
Fri 26/1206:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$392
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$411
Find flight deals from Wellington to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD). 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 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Sydney 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 5 December 2025.
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Fly to
Sydney
Route
Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Thu 22/1
20:10-08:35
1 stop14h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
21:45-14:50
1 stop15h 05m
$629
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sun 8/2
15:55-17:40
Nonstop3h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 11/2
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
$645
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 14/2
13:05-07:50
1 stop20h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/2
13:55-22:10
1 stop6h 15m
$645
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Wed 21/1
15:55-17:40
Nonstop3h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 29/1
20:15-13:20
1 stop15h 05m
$650
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Tue 3/2
06:05-07:45
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/2
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
$676
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 31/1
06:00-10:30
1 stop6h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
19:15-21:20
1 stop24h 05m
$678
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Mon 2/2
16:45-21:45
1 stop7h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
$681
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sat 7/2
16:45-21:45
1 stop7h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/2
18:40-23:50
Nonstop3h 10m
$681
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Mon 19/1
17:45-08:45
1 stop17h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/1
18:50-00:05
Nonstop3h 15m
$685
WellingtonSydney
WLG - SYD
WLGSYD
Wellington
Sun 8/3
15:55-17:40
Nonstop3h 45m
$293
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Sydney, you should look to book at least 72 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 Wellington to Sydney?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $366). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Sydney at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Sydney flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday 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 Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. 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 5 December 2025.
The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (27 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 Wellington to Sydney delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday 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 Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Wellington to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Sydney, 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 $596.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney, 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: 11h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney, 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 41m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways
from Wellington to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sydney from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily flights to Sydney from 4 different airlines. 3h 40m is how long a flight from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?
Within the past month, 11,834 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?
A quick flight from Wellington to Sydney can take about 3h 45m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $645. There are 2227 km between Wellington and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?
According to our current data, Emirates ($342), Qantas Airways ($484), and Air New Zealand ($487) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Sydney. Emirates is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $211. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Sydney for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Sydney?
Before booking your flight to Sydney from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (71%), China Eastern (71%), Alaska Airlines( 71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney? While on average our users pay $2,467, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $287. The most popular route (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $588.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Sydney 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 Sydney?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $366). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Sydney. 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 5 December 2025.
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