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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from $351

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Wed 29/417:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$489
Thu 5/317:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/320:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$517
Wed 4/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/320:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$546
Fri 12/607:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 30m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/620:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$568

Find flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). 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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$489

One-way from

$351

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$643

Good round-trip deal

$590 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/4-4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Wellington 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 4 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Wellington

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 11/3

20:55-07:50

1 stop12h 55m

$546

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Wed 25/3

15:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

$586

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 25/3

14:45-21:45

1 stop9h 00m

$591

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Wed 11/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

$595

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

19:15-08:10

1 stop10h 55m

Wellington

Wed 11/3

14:55-21:45

1 stop8h 50m

$596

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

21:45-14:50

1 stop15h 05m

Wellington

Thu 26/3

13:10-18:25

1 stop7h 15m

$601

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

11:00-20:35

1 stop7h 35m

Wellington

Wed 13/5

15:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

$608

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

09:40-14:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Thu 26/3

16:00-17:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$609

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sat 7/3

16:00-17:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$613

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sun 8/3

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$613

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $311). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 SYD to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

When flying from Sydney to Wellington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 4 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Wellington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
986 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Wellington. 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 Sydney to Wellington?

    To fly from Sydney to Wellington, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). Nonstop flights to Wellington from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 3h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 27 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Wellington offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

    Within the past month, 181 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    For as low as $546, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 3h 15m. There are 2227 km between Sydney and Wellington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Emirates ($445), Air New Zealand ($504), and Qantas Airways ($511) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Wellington. Emirates is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $273. Air New Zealand flights start at $274 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $318 one-way.

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

    Consider IndiGo (73%), Air Canada (71%) or Air India (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $295. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington) can be booked for $489 on average, our data indicates $552 when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $311). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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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Fly from Sydney to Wellington on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Wellington. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 February 2026.
Air New Zealand flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington
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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Wellington. 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 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$445Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$504Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$511Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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