SYD - WLG

$293 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington (SYD-WLG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 20:35SYD-WLG
9h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 22:05WLG-SYD
14h 55m1 stop
$519Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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06:20 - 17:10SYD-WLG
8h 50m1 stop
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09:00 - 13:45WLG-SYD
6h 45m1 stop
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 07:05SYD-WLG
10h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:00 - 22:15WLG-SYD
8h 15m1 stop
$552Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:05 - 07:15SYD-WLG
11h 10m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 17:40WLG-SYD
3h 50mdirect
$553Air New Zealand
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 17:10SYD-WLG
8h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:10 - 08:05WLG-SYD
12h 55m1 stop
$558Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:45 - 00:05SYD-WLG
3h 20mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 21:45WLG-SYD
8h 50m1 stop
$561Air New Zealand
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Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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20:45 - 13:55SYD-WLG
15h 10m1 stop
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21:10 - 09:35WLG-SYD
15h 25m1 stop
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 07:05SYD-WLG
10h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:00 - 08:35WLG-SYD
18h 35m1 stop
$564Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:45 - 00:05SYD-WLG
3h 20mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 17:40WLG-SYD
3h 50mdirect
$567Air New Zealand
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Mon, 3 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 15:20SYD-WLG
18h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 17:40WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$570Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Wellington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Wellington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Wellington, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Wellington, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $567 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $815 and $749 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Wellington?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,125, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$293
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Wellington

When to book flights from Sydney to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Wellington

  • Is it possible to fly direct from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    You can fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington Airport with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Alliance Airlines with an average flight time of approximately 3h. There are also connecting flights from Sydney to Wellington with Qantas, Emirates, and Air New Zealand.

  • Which terminals are best to fly into at Wellington for connecting flights?

    Wellington Airport has one passenger terminal that is situated in the east part of the airport. The terminal is split into three piers, the northwest, the southwest, and the south.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    There are several hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG) including Rydges Wellington, InterContinental, The ibis, Grand Mercure, The Airport Motel, and the Comfort Hotel. At Sydney Airport (SYD), you can find the Holiday Inn, Pullman, Rydges, Travelodge, and Stamford Plaza.

  • Which terminals are best for connecting flights at Sydney Airport and Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    The three terminals at Sydney Airport (SYD) are separate and due to this, passengers are advised to allow for additional time for flight connections to facilitate travel between terminals. Wellington Airport (WLG) has a single terminal with one check-in area; however, passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for disembarking, security, and boarding.

  • Are there any special attractions at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

    Sydney Airport has a number of things to do to suit an array of tastes. The airport has many shops, including Mimco, for those last minute must have accessories; Kikki.K, an Aussie gift store with a range of keepsakes for your friends and family; Lonely Planet, for the wondering and keen explorer; Guardian chemist, for those pre-flight must haves; and Beach Culture, for those unmissable beach numbers—just a small variety of what Sydney airport has to offer.

  • What are the best transportation routes from Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    Wellington Airport (WLG) is just 8 km away from the Central Business District (CBD) and the journey time is around 15–25min, depending on traffic. There are taxis available just outside the baggage claim area in the main terminal, on the ground floor, where Door G provides easy access. The taxi fares range from NZ$ 30–40 (A$ 28–38).

  • How can I get to Wellington centre on a budget?

    There is also an airport shuttle available; shuttles are located outside the baggage claim area and can be booked online or through the app. In addition, two Metlink bus routes connect to the airport with the major route being route 91, known as the "Airport Flyer", providing transport to the airport from Wellington central and Wellington railway station. Route 2 is the second bus route which is a 5min walk away from the terminal. Public transport is limited to buses due to the airport being quite a distance from Wellington railway station.

  • Will I need to organise a visa before my flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    If you're flying on an Australian passport, you won't need a visa for your arrival at Wellington International Airport (WLG). Your passport needs to be valid from the date you enter New Zealand to the date you leave. If you don't have an Australian passport, it will need to be valid for at least three months after you leave New Zealand and you may need a visa.

  • How much luggage is included on an Economy ticket for this route?

    Most airlines operating this route allow one personal item, one carry-on and one checked luggage as part of their base fare. Emirates allows you to add checked luggage weighing up to 25 kg on their Saver fare, Qantas allows up to 30 kg on most economy fares and Air New Zealand allows up to 23 kg. Frequent Flyers may also be entitled to extra luggage.

  • Can I get special assistance on this route?

    Both airports can provide special assistance to help you through the terminal. This should be booked through your airline at least 48 hours ahead of your flight. They can provide mobility equipment, assistance animal relief areas and more. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) also has sensory maps, to help you plan a sensory-friendly route.

  • Where are the car hire desks at Wellington Airport?

    You'll find several companies offering car hire at Wellington Airport. They have international companies like Avis and Europcar as well as New Zealand's own Ezi Car Rental. Their desks are on the Ground Level of the terminal, next to the domestic luggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Wellington was $190 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Wellington?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Wellington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Wellington, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Wellington?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Wellington on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Wellington, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Wellington are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $717 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $596 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Wellington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Wellington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Wellington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $382 or less one-way and $593 or less round-trip.
  • The main airport serving the city of Sydney and surrounding areas, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), has three passenger terminals that service a range of international and domestic locations.
  • The International Terminal is separate from the Domestic Terminals and due to this, passengers that are connecting must allow for lengthened connecting times between terminals.
  • Terminal 1 (International Terminal) is positioned in the northwestern region and has around twenty five gates. This terminal hosts eight airport lounges, one each for SkyTeam, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, American Express, Etihad Airways, and Air New Zealand, and the remaining two for Qantas. It also has a shopping center for those quick purchases.
  • Terminal 2 is located in the northeastern part of the airport and serves five airlines—FlyPelican, Regional Express Airlines, Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar has two lounges.
  • Terminal 3 is home to Qantas and has a Qantas Club airport lounge and two other lounges—the Business Class lounge and the Chairman’s lounge.
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG) is about 5.5 km from the city centre and has one terminal with three piers. There is a common check-in area and the airport operates both international and domestic flights.
  • Most budget airlines that fly from Sydney to Wellington are indirect routes with stopovers at Melbourne (MEL) or Auckland (AKL). As such, you may find that major airlines flying direct actually offer cheaper tickets.
  • Qantas operates multiple flights a day from Sydney to Wellington. Their Economy tickets are split into Saver and Flex fares. The Flex fare is more expensive, but it allows you to adjust your flight dates as often as you need. The Saver fare allows you to change your flights for an additional fee.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Wellington Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3318 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

10.0 ExcellentSomeira, July 2025DAC - DXB
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We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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