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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £165

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Wed 4/306:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 8/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1£260
Mon 20/409:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 24/415:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1£266
Wed 18/306:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 25/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1£272
Fri 6/306:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 8/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1£274
Fri 6/306:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 13/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1£275
Sat 14/221:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/606:05
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£277
Mon 13/409:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 17/407:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1£280
Fri 1/506:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 4/509:15
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1£283
Tue 17/206:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 24/221:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1£285
Fri 6/317:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop13h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 13/320:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1£286
Sat 14/221:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 23/621:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1£289
Sun 1/307:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop11h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 7/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1£291

Find flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£260

One-way from

£165

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£332
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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  • Jetstar
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Wellington 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
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SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:05-20:35

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 24/4

15:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

£266

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

06:20-17:05

1 stop8h 45m

Wellington

Sun 8/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£274

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

06:20-17:05

1 stop8h 45m

Wellington

Fri 6/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£274

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

06:20-18:35

1 stop10h 15m

Wellington

Fri 13/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£275

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

09:05-20:35

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 17/4

07:40-14:30

1 stop8h 50m

£280

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

09:00-20:30

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Fri 20/3

15:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

£285

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

10:15-18:35

1 stop6h 20m

Wellington

Wed 25/2

15:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

£285

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

09:00-20:30

1 stop9h 30m

Wellington

Thu 12/3

09:10-18:25

1 stop11h 15m

£294

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:45-14:50

1 stop15h 05m

Wellington

Sun 21/6

20:55-08:10

1 stop13h 15m

£297

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Wed 25/3

15:55-17:40

Nonstop3h 45m

£301

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Wellington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 78 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £140). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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 SYD to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Sydney to Wellington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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

    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 28 daily flights to Wellington from 1 airline. 3h 15m is how long a flight from Sydney to Wellington will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    For as low as £266, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 9h 30m. There are 1384 mi between Sydney and Wellington.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Wellington round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at £178, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington.. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 42% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider American Airlines (68%), Qantas Airways (63%) or Malaysia Airlines (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £140). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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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Top airline flying from Sydney to Wellington

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Air New ZealandCheapest£178Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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