Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £284 and £376 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–18 Sept).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 24% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £284 and £376 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–18 Sept).

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £393, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 3h 10m. There are 1384 mi between Sydney and Wellington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways, at £271, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 77 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £282). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £384). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Question 12

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally £273, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £227. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington), you can expect to pay £190 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Consider China Eastern (89%), United Airlines (84%) or Air Canada (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to WLG?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Wellington?

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Wellington?

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When you search for this flight from Sydney to Wellington, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Wellington?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Wellington from Sydney.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Wellington with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Sydney to Wellington with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Wellington become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£305
One-way from	£165
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£363
Good one-way deal	£232 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£271	Average£401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£281	Average£307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 77 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to WLG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £284 and £376 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–18 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Wellington flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Wellington flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £284 and £376 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–18 Sept).