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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £279 and £388 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £250 on Jetstar (18 Mar-25 Mar).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 26% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

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 26% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £279 and £388 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £250 on Jetstar (18 Mar-25 Mar).

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 18 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 £250, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 6h 40m. 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

Air New Zealand, at £177, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

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The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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.

Question 13

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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 most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Consider American Airlines (79%), Qantas Airways (71%) or Malaysia Airlines (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

Question 15

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 16

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 26 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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

Question 23

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Round-trip from	£250
One-way from	£160
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£324

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£189	Average£303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£272	Average£324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £160

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

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

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

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

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