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Cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney from $243

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD). 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

$500

One-way from

$243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$580

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$292 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Wellington to Sydney
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Wellington to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 7/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop9h 35mJetstar
Tue 13/506:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$500
Sat 22/315:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/306:25SYD - WLG
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$508
Thu 6/306:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mEmirates
Thu 13/318:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$510
Mon 3/316:00WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 4/318:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$511
Tue 6/515:50WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/509:15SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$530
Sun 27/721:10WLG - SYD
2 stops27h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 3/806:00SYD - WLG
2 stops23h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,384

Find flights from Wellington to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Sydney 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Wellington

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Wed 7/5

12:30-20:05

1 stop9h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

$500

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Sat 22/3

15:40-17:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

06:25-20:30

1 stop12h 05m

$508

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Thu 6/3

06:00-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

$510

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Mon 3/3

16:00-17:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

$511

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Tue 6/5

15:50-17:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

09:15-17:25

1 stop6h 10m

$530

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Sun 27/7

21:10-22:10

2 stops27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

06:00-07:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,384

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Tue 3/6

15:50-17:40

Nonstop3h 50m

$243

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Fri 21/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

$245

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Wed 5/3

21:05-09:25

1 stop14h 20m

$263

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Fri 21/3

06:00-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 WLG to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Sydney. 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 WLG to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Sydney. 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 Wellington to Sydney?

    If you book a flight from Wellington to Sydney, you will be flying from Wellington to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Wellington (WLG) take 3h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 20 flights from Wellington to Sydney per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Sydney flight route?

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $500. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $510 and $511, respectively. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Sydney for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (93%), Emirates (84%), China Eastern( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Sydney is $190. On average you can expect to pay $518. The most popular route, (Wellington - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $445.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Sydney 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 Wellington to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Wellington to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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EmiratesCheapest$390Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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