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$220+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 January 21, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/46:10 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 3/89:05 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/20$350
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 4/209:05 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 4/243:00 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/19$358
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/258:45 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/13:00 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/19$366
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 3/66:20 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 3/89:05 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/19$369
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:15 pm
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/278:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$370
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 4/139:05 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 4/177:40 am
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/19$376
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:50 pm
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/283:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$380
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/176:20 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 2/249:05 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/20$383
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:20 am
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/134:00 pm
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$386
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/206:50 pm
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/142:55 pm
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$389

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$220
(Jetstar)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$446

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Wellington flight deals.
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Sun 3/8

9:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$351

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/20

9:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 4/24

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$358

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/6

6:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Wellington

Sun 3/8

9:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$369

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/14

7:15 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 55m

Wellington

Sat 3/28

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$370

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/13

9:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 4/17

7:40 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$376

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/1

6:20 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Mon 5/4

9:15 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$380

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/17

6:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Wellington

Tue 2/24

9:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$383

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/16

9:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 3/20

3:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$383

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/5

9:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Thu 3/12

9:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$396

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Sat 3/14

7:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$403

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Accuracy3 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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Wellington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 78 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $188). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 28 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 6h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. 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 $197 and $293, respectively. Qantas Airways is 62% 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 $208 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: American Airlines (68%), Qantas Airways (63%), Malaysia Airlines( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally $559, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $194. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of $188). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$154Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EmiratesCheapest$197Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$293Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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