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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $591 and $798 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $603 on Air New Zealand (25 Apr-1 May).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

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 124 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Wednesday 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 5

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 03m.

Question 6

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 7

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 $597.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Wellington to Sydney flights typically cost between $591 and $798 in April.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $603 on Air New Zealand (25 Apr-1 May).

Question 9

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 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?

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Within the past month, 9,545 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 6h 50m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $617. There are 2227 km between Wellington and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

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According to our current data, Emirates ($335), Jetstar ($375), and Qantas Airways ($447) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Sydney. Emirates is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $207. 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.

Question 14

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 15

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 $356). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 16

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney

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The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 $1,136, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $342. The most popular route (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $603.

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: Singapore Airlines (92%), Asiana Airlines (92%), Etihad Airways( 90%).

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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Sydney as you normally would.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 28 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	$603
One-way from	$269
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$668
Good round-trip deal	$1,127 or less
Good one-way deal	$513 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$335	Average$763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$375	Average$621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$447	Average$715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$482	Average$659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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