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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Wellington.
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06:25 - 17:05SYD-WLG
8h 40m1 stop
13:35 - 22:15WLG-SYD
10h 40m1 stop
$460Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
06:25 - 17:05SYD-WLG
8h 40m1 stop
13:35 - 22:15WLG-SYD
10h 40m1 stop
$466Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
06:25 - 20:30SYD-WLG
12h 05m1 stop
15:50 - 17:40WLG-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Fri, 28 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
09:00 - 07:05SYD-WLG
20h 05m1 stop
15:50 - 17:40WLG-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Thu, 27 Mar - Tue, 1 Apr
18:05 - 07:15SYD-WLG
11h 10m1 stop
18:05 - 08:15WLG-SYD
16h 10m1 stop
$514Air New Zealand
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Thu, 1 May - Wed, 21 May
08:45 - 14:00SYD-WLG
3h 15mdirect
18:05 - 08:15WLG-SYD
16h 10m1 stop
$520Air New Zealand
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Sun, 1 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
18:40 - 23:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
06:00 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$662Qantas Airways
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Sun, 16 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
18:40 - 23:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
06:00 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$663Emirates
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Thu, 13 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
18:40 - 23:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
06:00 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$666Emirates
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Sun, 18 May - Sun, 8 Jun
18:40 - 23:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
06:00 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$685Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar

Flights from Sydney to Wellington - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 Sundays 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 Monday 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 $549 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $895 and $725 respectively.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$266
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (37% 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 $167 for a one-way ticket and $289 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 $765 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 $594 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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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 $355 or less one-way and $528 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.
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Prefer to fly 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, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sydney to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Wellington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3294 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

8.0 ExcellentRoy, Jan 2025LGW - DXB
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Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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