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$239+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)

SYD — WLG
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Thu 12/10
Thu 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in March or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington

Mon 12/79:40 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 12/146:05 am -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/9$424
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
1 stop13h 20m
Mon 12/146:05 am -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/8$436
Mon 11/306:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 12/69:15 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/7$457
Fri 12/411:50 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 12/118:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/5$471
Mon 11/306:40 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 12/56:05 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 11/9$476
Fri 12/257:30 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 1/16:05 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 11/10$486
Mon 11/309:00 am -
1 stop20h 05m
Sun 12/69:35 pm -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 11/8$510
Mon 11/166:40 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 11/266:05 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 11/10$541

Find flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$400
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$239
(Air New Zealand)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$366 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 or less
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/22

6:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/17

6:50 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/16

9:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$282
Quickest round-trip

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/25

6:40 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$302

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/30

6:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/31

6:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop12h 05m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$322

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

6:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$411

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/1

9:35 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sat 5/22

3:55 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$477

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/1

9:10 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Wellington

Sat 5/22

8:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop16h 25m

$523

SydneyWellington

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/21

7:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Wellington

Sat 11/21

6:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

$646

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Wellington

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Wellington in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Wellington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Wellington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Wellington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Wellington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Wellington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $377). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Wellington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between $246 and $516 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $400 on Jetstar (Feb 3-Feb 17).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
683 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
683 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
683 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
683 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    Wellington is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wellington from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) should be relatively easy as there are 20 daily flights to Wellington from 2 different airlines. 3h 15m is how long a flight from Sydney to Wellington will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    Emirates and Air New Zealand can get you from Sydney to Wellington in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. The distance from Sydney to Wellington is about 1384 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $193, Qantas Airways will fly you from Sydney to Wellington and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $220. Qantas Airways is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Wellington from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (93%), Virgin Australia (91%), Air New Zealand( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally $631, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $220. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington), you can expect to pay $253 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $377). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 Sydney to Wellington

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$193Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$220Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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