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Low Price Flights from Wellington to Sydney

What to know about flights from Wellington to Sydney?

The approximate distance between Wellington and Sydney is 2,229.36km. Average flight time from Wellington to Sydney is around 3 hours 44 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 188
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand WLG-SYD 13h 40m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 11
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Cheapest return
AU$ 422
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand WLG-SYD 14h 55m · 2 stops Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
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Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Cheapest · From AU$ 188 Qantas Airways Qantas Airways Most booked
Best time to book
August
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,229.36km
Flight distance
3h 44m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Wellington to Sydney over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 188 and round-trip from AU$ 422. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 14:25
        3h 45m
        Direct
        SYD 16:10
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 18:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        WLG 23:30
        Sydney - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 453 AU$ 773
        41% off
        41% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 453
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:50
        3h 15m
        Direct
        WLG 00:05
        Sydney - Wellington | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 476 AU$ 773
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 476
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        WLG 23:30
        Sydney - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 502 AU$ 773
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 502
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:40
        3h 10m
        Direct
        WLG 23:50
        Sydney - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 511
        34% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 511
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Emirates
        SYD 18:40
        3h 10m
        Direct
        WLG 23:50
        Sydney - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
        AU$ 513
        34% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 513
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 09:40
        3h 10m
        Direct
        WLG 14:50
        Sydney - Wellington | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 514
        34% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 514
      • WLG 08:55
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:50
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 19:25
        12h
        1 stop
        WLG 09:25
        Sydney - Wellington | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 422
        45% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 422
      • WLG 21:15
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:35
        Wellington - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 09:55
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG 22:20
        Sydney - Wellington | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 469
        39% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 469
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 14:05
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        WLG 22:20
        Sydney - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 487
        37% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 487
      • WLG 20:55
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        SYD 07:50
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 09:00
        3h 15m
        Direct
        WLG 14:15
        Sydney - Wellington | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 564
        27% off
        AU$ 773 AU$ 564
      • WLG 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Wellington - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        WLG 16:00
        Sydney - Wellington | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 213 AU$ 340
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 213
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 223 AU$ 340
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 223
      • WLG 16:00
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 17:40
        Wellington - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 229 AU$ 340
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 229
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Emirates
        AU$ 231
        32% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 231
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Emirates
        AU$ 242
        28% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 242
      • WLG 15:55
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 17:35
        Wellington - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 246
        28% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 246
      • WLG 06:05
        3h 45m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Wellington - Sydney | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 248
        27% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 248
      • WLG 20:05
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        WSI 07:45
        Wellington - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 188
        45% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 188
      • WLG 07:50
        16h
        1 stop
        SYD 21:50
        Wellington - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 191
        44% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 191
      • WLG 06:00
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:50
        Wellington - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 208
        39% off
        AU$ 340 AU$ 208
      • WLG 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Wellington - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Wellington to Sydney operate an average of 27 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 49.5% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Wellington to Sydney flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Emirates, among 3 carriers on this route. Air New Zealand offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Wellington to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Average price of one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Sydney is August, with an average price of AU$ 344. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 487.

AU$ 487
AU$ 416
AU$ 344
AU$ 273
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 373
    Oct
  • AU$ 414
    Nov
  • AU$ 414
    Dec
  • AU$ 387
    Jan
  • AU$ 355
    Feb
  • AU$ 348
    Mar
  • AU$ 487
    Apr
  • AU$ 392
    May
  • AU$ 360
    Jun
  • AU$ 379
    Jul
  • AU$ 344
    Aug
  • AU$ 378
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Average price of round-trip flights from Wellington to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney are found during February, with an average price of AU$ 493. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,017.

AU$ 1,017
AU$ 755
AU$ 493
AU$ 231
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 701
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,017
    Nov
  • AU$ 812
    Dec
  • AU$ 911
    Jan
  • AU$ 493
    Feb
  • AU$ 742
    Mar
  • AU$ 928
    Apr
  • AU$ 671
    May
  • AU$ 831
    Jun
  • AU$ 838
    Jul
  • AU$ 733
    Aug
  • AU$ 860
    Sep

What's the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Wellington to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Sydney is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 406
AU$ 389
AU$ 372
AU$ 355
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 386
    Mon
  • AU$ 373
    Tue
  • AU$ 383
    Wed
  • AU$ 394
    Thu
  • AU$ 406
    Fri
  • AU$ 372
    Sat
  • AU$ 395
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 188 (for example, WLG–WSI on Wed, Nov 11). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air New Zealand offers fares from AU$ 422, departing on Tue, Nov 17 and returning on Sat, Nov 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 44 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 36 direct flights operate each week between Wellington and Sydney. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – EK5048 (departure at 17:15)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Wellington to Sydney on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Nov 11, with one-way fares from just AU$ 188.
    · Compare airlines. Qantas Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Sydney.
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  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Sydney on October 26, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 204.
  • Flights to Sydney can arrive at: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). The most common route connects Wellington International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport (WLG–SYD).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Wellington is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Wellington to Sydney is AU$ 371. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Wellington to Sydney is AU$ 800. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Wellington and Sydney, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Wellington to Sydney by air

Whether you're looking to travel from Wellington to Sydney or searching for flights from Wellington to Sydney, you've come to the right place. Start your quest for the best airfares by choosing your desired travel date above. If you're interested in gaining insights about your journey, including airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket tips, and other valuable information, continue reading below to discover all the essential details.

Wellington to Sydney airfares

The airfares for Wellington and Sydney are subject to fluctuations. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including the level of demand, the specific travel dates and times selected, seat availability, and the pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney

Finding the most affordable air tickets from Wellington to Sydney requires flexibility, perseverance, and a little bit luck. Here are some valuable tips to help you secure the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may offer cheaper options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as it can sometimes be more cost-effective than a round-trip ticket.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Wellington to Sydney as it can potentially result in savings.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may suddenly appear.

Airlines from Wellington to Sydney

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways is the premier airline offering direct full-service flights from Wellington to Sydney. Passengers can enjoy in a diverse range of onboard services and amenities, ensuring a delightful journey. Moreover, for those seeking alternative options, several low-cost airlines provide connecting flights, granting travelers flexibility and the ability to choose the flight option that best meets their travel needs.

Wellington to Sydney flight time

On average, the flight time from Wellington to Sydney is approximately 3 hours 50 mins, with the fastest flight completing the journey in just 3 hours 40 mins from Wellington airport to Sydney airport.

Everything you need to know about Wellington airport

Situated in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington Airport (WLG) serves as a major air transport hub. The airport operates from a modern terminal and hosts flights from reputable airlines such as Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With a distance of just 8 kilometers from the city center, travelers can easily reach the airport within a short 15-minute drive by taxi or airport shuttle.

Arriving at Sydney airport

Sydney Airport (SYD) is Australia's busiest airport, with three main terminals: Terminal 1 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic flights, and Terminal 3 for Qantas flights. It offers a comprehensive range of flight routes connecting Sydney to destinations across the globe. Traveling between the airport and the city center is convenient, with options including trains, buses, rideshare and taxis. The train ride takes approximately 13 minutes, while buses and taxis can take around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Wellington toSydney

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Wellington to Sydney on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Wellington to Sydney, with an average price of AU$ 367.

AU$ 343
AU$ 367
AU$ 392
AU$ 416
AU$ 440
Air New Zealand
AU$ 367
Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 373
Jetstar Airways
Emirates
AU$ 434
Emirates
Qantas Airways
AU$ 440
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Data is based on the number of flights from Wellington to Sydney operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Wellington to Sydney, with 16 flight per week.

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16
Qantas Airways
16
Qantas Airways
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines
Finnair
15
Finnair
British Airways
15
British Airways
Emirates
15
Emirates
China Eastern Airlines
15
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Wellington to Sydney?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Wellington to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Wellington to Sydney depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

138
101
64
27
Highest
109
Mon
64
Tue
109
Wed
109
Thu
136
Fri
114
Sat
138
Sun

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