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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between $614 and $871 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $576 on Jetstar (15 Oct-29 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between $614 and $871 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $576 on Jetstar (15 Oct-29 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

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Within the past month, 245 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

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For as low as $576, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 9h 30m. There are 2227 km between Sydney and Wellington. Find deals

Question 4

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

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According to our current data, Emirates ($437), Air New Zealand ($520), and Qantas Airways ($529) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Wellington. Emirates is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $89). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 7

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Wellington flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

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The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $375. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington) can be booked for $503 on average our data indicates $602 when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?

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Consider Air Canada (80%), Asiana Airlines (80%) or United Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

Question 13

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

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When booking a flight from Sydney to Wellington, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

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

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Sydney to Wellington. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Wellington.

Question 15

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 56% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sydney to Wellington 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $795, or $864 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 16

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

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May can be a great time to fly to Wellington from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $722. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $419. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 17

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Wellington by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 18

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

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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 21 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Wellington offered by 3 different airlines.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Wellington?

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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 Sydney to Wellington.

Question 21

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

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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.

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

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Deals for Sydney to Wellington flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Sydney to Wellington for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Wellington with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Wellington from Sydney today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$576
One-way from	$330
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$706
Good round-trip deal	$610 or less
Good one-way deal	$413 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$437	Average$756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$520	Average$703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$529	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from $330

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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