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Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD)

WLG — SYD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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 September 16, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $1,032). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Qantas 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?

    The Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 32 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Sydney round-trip from $256. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Sydney are Air Canada (85%), Virgin Australia (85%) and Asiana Airlines (85%).

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $1,032). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$293Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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