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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £151

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£232

One-way from

£151

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£293

Good round-trip deal

£286 or less

Good one-way deal

£198 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 35m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 13/506:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Fri 16/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/2£232
Fri 4/417:55SYD - WLG
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/414:55WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2£238
Sat 1/318:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 8/316:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2£260
Sat 8/318:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Mon 10/306:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£261
Fri 4/417:55SYD - WLG
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/407:40WLG - SYD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£298
Fri 9/506:15SYD - WLG
2 stops22h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 18/517:45WLG - SYD
2 stops30h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2£728

Find flights from Sydney to Wellington within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Sydney

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Fri 16/5

12:30-22:15

1 stop11h 45m

£232

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

17:55-09:40

1 stop13h 45m

Wellington

Tue 8/4

14:55-21:40

1 stop8h 45m

£238

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sat 29/3

16:00-17:40

Nonstop3h 40m

£260

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

09:35-14:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Sun 8/6

06:00-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

£261

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

17:55-09:40

1 stop13h 45m

Wellington

Tue 8/4

07:40-07:25

2 stops25h 45m

£298

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

06:15-07:05

2 stops22h 50m

Wellington

Sun 18/5

17:45-22:10

2 stops30h 25m

£728

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

£151

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

11:50-11:35

1 stop21h 45m

£192

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

22:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

£260

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/3

06:00-07:05

2 stops23h 05m

£371

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Wellington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Wellington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £1,611). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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.

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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Wellington at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Tuesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Sydney to Wellington by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

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 22 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 27 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 Sydney to Wellington round-trip?

    Jetstar, at £232, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air New Zealand and Emirates. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Wellington are Qantas Airways (£151), Emirates (£260), and Fiji Airways (£371).

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

    Consider American Airlines (62%), Emirates (62%) or China Eastern (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally £298, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £173. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington), you can expect to pay £200 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 holiday 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 £1,611). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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.

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