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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 17 March 2026.
Wed 20/517:55
SYD
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WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 30/520:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$646
Sun 17/506:00
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 27/509:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/3$670
Wed 9/917:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/916:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$677
Sat 25/407:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/519:50
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/3$679
Tue 21/709:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop5h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 30/720:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop13h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$681
Wed 22/407:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/419:50
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$682
Wed 29/417:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/514:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop6h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$684
Fri 1/518:35
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 8/515:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$689
Best flights from Sydney to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
Fri 1/518:35
SYD
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WLG
1 stop10h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 8/515:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$699
Sat 25/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 29/415:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$828
Tue 16/618:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Virgin Australia
Fri 19/615:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/3$881
Tue 16/618:45
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Emirates
Fri 19/614:35
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 14/3$1,023
Tue 16/618:45
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 19/613:05
WLG
-
SYD
2 stops9h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,171
Thu 23/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/419:50
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$838
Tue 19/518:45
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Emirates
Mon 1/614:35
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 12/3$1,049
Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Wellington based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
Sat 25/418:55
SYD
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WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/3$703
Tue 28/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/506:20
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$725
Wed 22/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/415:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$730
Fri 22/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 27/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$732
Wed 29/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$734
Tue 12/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$739
Wed 22/418:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/415:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$744
Fri 1/518:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/515:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$746
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Wellington. Data last updated 17 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 23/318:50
SYD
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WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/316:20
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,085
Wed 25/310:15
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/316:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,011
Thu 26/313:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/315:35
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,013
Thu 26/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/316:00
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,042
Thu 26/318:40
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 13/415:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,073
Thu 26/318:50
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/415:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,077
Thu 26/317:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$1,078
One-way flights from Sydney to Wellington
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Wellington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
Sat 16/520:45
SYD
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WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$367
Wed 24/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$384
Mon 25/507:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$391
Wed 27/517:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3$393
Sun 17/506:00
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$394
Thu 25/607:50
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$396
Tue 23/617:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$403
Tue 19/519:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/3$406
Sat 30/520:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/3$408
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 17 March 2026.
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 17 March 2026.
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SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 1/5
18:35-07:05
1 stop10h 30m
Wellington
Fri 8/5
15:00-22:15
1 stop9h 15m
$699
Fastest return journey
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 25/4
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Wed 29/4
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
$828
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 23/4
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Mon 27/4
19:50-08:45
1 stop14h 55m
$838
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 16/6
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
Wellington
Fri 19/6
15:55-17:45
Nonstop3h 50m
$881
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 16/6
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
Wellington
Fri 19/6
14:35-20:20
1 stop7h 45m
$1,023
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 19/5
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
Wellington
Mon 1/6
14:35-21:15
1 stop8h 40m
$1,049
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 16/6
18:45-23:55
Nonstop3h 10m
Wellington
Fri 19/6
13:05-20:30
2 stops9h 25m
$1,171
Cheapest one-way
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 19/5
07:50-18:10
1 stop8h 20m
$410
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 11/5
09:55-21:20
1 stop9h 25m
$442
SydneyWellington
SYD - WLG
SYDWLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 25/6
07:50-17:00
1 stop7h 10m
$444
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington
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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 13 March 2026.
Booking 71 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 $322). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 17 March 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.
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. 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 17 March 2026.
The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Wellington flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Wellington flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Wellington on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $595.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Wellington?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Wellington, 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: 10h 13m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Wellington, 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 5h 15m.
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 17 March 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.
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Related info for your journey
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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 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 29 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, 167 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 $828, Jetstar 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 ($460), Qantas Airways ($531), and Air New Zealand ($553) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Wellington. Emirates is priced at 36% 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 $283. Air New Zealand flights start at $297 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $330 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?
Consider Etihad Airways (94%), Air Canada (90%) or Air India (90%) 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 $325. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington) can be booked for $646 on average, our data indicates $647 when flying 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 $322). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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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