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Cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney from $267

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SYD
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 11 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$591

One-way from

$267

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$592

Good round-trip deal

$877 or less

Good one-way deal

$566 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Wellington to Sydney
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7/11
  • 7/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Wellington to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 11 August 2025.

Mon 1/906:30WLG - SYD
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/906:20SYD - WLG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$591
Mon 1/921:10WLG - SYD
2 stops22h 40mJetstar
Tue 9/906:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$608
Tue 19/821:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/806:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$614
Tue 19/821:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/811:50SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$618
Tue 9/921:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/911:50SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$619
Sat 6/921:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1012:50SYD - WLG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$621
Tue 11/1107:40WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Tue 11/1121:45SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 8/8$629
Fri 10/1016:00WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Tue 14/1006:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$638
Tue 2/919:10WLG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Thu 11/909:05SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 30mJetstar
Deal found 8/8$641
Thu 20/1113:15WLG - SYD
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1117:55SYD - WLG
1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/8$643

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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 11 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Sydney that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 1/9

06:30-13:45

1 stop9h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

06:20-20:35

1 stop12h 15m

$591

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 17/11

17:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/11

17:55-07:50

1 stop11h 55m

$599

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 1/9

21:10-15:45

2 stops20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

$602

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Fri 29/8

21:10-09:35

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

11:50-20:35

1 stop6h 45m

$618

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Tue 9/9

21:10-09:35

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

11:50-20:35

1 stop6h 45m

$619

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Sat 6/9

21:10-09:35

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

12:50-07:50

1 stop17h 00m

$621

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Tue 11/11

07:40-14:25

1 stop8h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:45-14:50

1 stop15h 05m

$629

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Fri 10/10

16:00-22:15

1 stop8h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

$638

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Fri 7/11

15:55-20:50

1 stop6h 55m

$267

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 8/9

06:30-13:45

1 stop9h 15m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Sydney

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 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Sydney, you should look to book at least 71 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 11 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Sydney at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 62% 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 10 August 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. Monday afternoons 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 11 August 2025.

The most flights from WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 52% 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 $571.

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: 12h 02m.

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 Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 7h 22m.

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 11 August 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
503 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
893 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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 24 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, 12,971 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Sydney round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($599), offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Sydney. Air New Zealand is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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: American Airlines (90%), Emirates (84%), China Eastern( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney? While on average our users pay $1,217, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $297. The most popular route (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $566.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Sydney

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 11 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$354Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$460Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$481Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$505Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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