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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £155

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
14 Feb — 21 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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£258

One-way from

£155

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£333
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 15 January 2026.

Tue 24/321:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Fri 27/321:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1£258
Thu 26/219:15
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1£260
Tue 17/306:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 25/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1£263
Fri 27/206:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 6/315:55
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1£269
Tue 3/306:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 12/313:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1£270
Thu 19/210:15
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 24/221:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1£271
Tue 10/221:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 17/221:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1£273
Sat 21/321:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 05m
Jetstar
Sat 28/313:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1£274
Sun 8/306:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop12h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 28/307:40
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1£277
Fri 30/106:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 1/221:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1£277
Fri 20/206:10
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 24/221:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1£279
Thu 26/310:15
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop8h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 30/313:05
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop8h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1£280

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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 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.

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Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:45-14:50

1 stop15h 05m

Wellington

Fri 27/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£258

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

19:15-08:10

1 stop10h 55m

Wellington

Thu 5/3

15:55-21:45

1 stop7h 50m

£260

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

06:20-20:30

1 stop12h 10m

Wellington

Wed 25/3

15:55-21:10

1 stop7h 15m

£263

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Wed 18/2

07:40-18:25

1 stop12h 45m

£273

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

10:15-20:30

1 stop8h 15m

Wellington

Sat 21/3

13:10-18:25

1 stop7h 15m

£273

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

06:20-20:30

1 stop12h 10m

Wellington

Sat 28/3

07:40-18:25

1 stop12h 45m

£277

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Sun 1/2

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£277

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

11:00-20:35

1 stop7h 35m

Wellington

Sun 31/5

21:10-08:05

1 stop12h 55m

£277

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

06:10-14:50

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Tue 24/2

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£279

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

10:15-20:30

1 stop8h 15m

Wellington

Mon 30/3

09:15-19:10

1 stop11h 55m

£280

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 9 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 £208). 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 15 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 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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
570 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 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.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington was viewed by 17 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 £260, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 10h 55m. There are 1384 mi between Sydney and Wellington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Air New Zealand, at £178, 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.

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

    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.

  • 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 £208). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Wellington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest£189Average£304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£273Average£325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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