Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $716 and $904 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $591 on Air New Zealand (14 Feb-18 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 14m. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $716 and $904 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $591 on Air New Zealand (14 Feb-18 Feb). Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?

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About 14% of weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 41m.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Sydney flights?

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $599.

Question 10

How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?

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Within the past month, 12,001 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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A quick flight from Wellington to Sydney can take about 3h 45m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $591. There are 2227 km between Wellington and Sydney. All flights are typically direct.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?

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According to our current data, Emirates ($393), Air New Zealand ($494), and Jetstar ($507) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Sydney. Emirates is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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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.

Question 14

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

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $368). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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.

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney

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The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney? While on average our users pay $2,481, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $289. The most popular route (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $552.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Sydney?

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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%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight from Wellington to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand or Emirates.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to SYD?

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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.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

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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 23 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.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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

Question 26

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

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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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sydney from Wellington today with Cheapflights!

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Sydney?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from Wellington by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Sydney with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Wellington to Sydney flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Wellington to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$591
One-way from	$293
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$671
Good round-trip deal	$1,019 or less
Good one-way deal	$456 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$393	Average$769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$494	Average$663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$507	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$546	Average$707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney from $293

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.

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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney

How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Sydney flights?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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