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$228+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in March or August, booked 71 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 May 3, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/125:55 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 6/193:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:05 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/173:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:55 pm
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/173:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:05 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/236:20 am
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:55 pm
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/103:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$413
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:45 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 6/53:00 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:55 pm
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/73:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$421
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/39:45 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 12/94:10 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/29$424
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/138:45 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 6/271:05 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/29$426

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 May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$373
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$228
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$514 or less

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Wellington flight deals.
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/2

8:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Wellington

Fri 6/5

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$419

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/29

5:55 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Mon 10/5

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$490

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/21

11:55 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Wellington

Thu 7/30

5:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$501

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/13

6:55 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Thu 7/30

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$510
Quickest round-trip

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/10

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sun 6/14

6:05 am-7:45 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$538

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/14

6:55 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Mon 5/18

5:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$575
Cheapest one-way

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/12

8:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$228

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/23

11:55 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$242

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/19

6:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$250

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/27

6:25 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$259

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Wellington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Wellington in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 70 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 $373). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 May 3, 2026.

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?

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 May 3, 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
3,567 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,567 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,567 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,567 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,030 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,567 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    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 27 daily flights to Wellington from 3 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 21 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?

    Jetstar and Air New Zealand can get you from Sydney to Wellington in just under 3h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h. 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 $154, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $268 and $330, respectively. Qantas Airways is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. Emirates flights start at $193 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $219 one-way.

  • 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 (94%), Air India (91%), Air Canada( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally $456, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $238. 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 $373). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$154Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EmiratesCheapest$268Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$330Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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