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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £159

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 5 July 2026.

Sat 22/811:55
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop25h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6£283
Thu 13/807:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/815:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£293
Tue 11/820:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 18/819:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/7£305
Wed 19/809:05
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop7h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 26/815:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6£306
Sun 2/806:00
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£308
Tue 21/706:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 24/715:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/6£311
Tue 25/806:20
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 26/815:00
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6£318
Thu 6/820:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 11/819:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/7£319
Tue 28/720:45
SYD
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 4/819:10
WLG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/6£321
Fri 14/818:55
SYD
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 21/815:55
WLG
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/7£322

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 5 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£283

One-way from

£159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£372
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/8-31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£4 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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SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

11:00-19:35

1 stop6h 35m

Wellington

Thu 19/11

07:40-19:00

1 stop13h 20m

£328
Fastest return journey

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

17:55-23:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

Thu 30/7

15:55-17:45

Nonstop3h 50m

£399

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

09:05-19:55

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Thu 10/12

07:50-12:50

1 stop7h 00m

£418

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Thu 23/7

14:35-21:15

1 stop8h 40m

£469

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

06:00-18:05

2 stops10h 05m

Wellington

Sun 9/8

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

£509

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

19:20-07:10

1 stop9h 50m

Wellington

Fri 24/7

11:55-21:50

1 stop11h 55m

£512

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

07:25-13:35

1 stop28h 10m

Wellington

Sun 23/8

14:35-19:40

1 stop7h 05m

£537

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

06:00-14:40

1 stop6h 40m

Wellington

Mon 24/8

14:35-19:40

1 stop7h 05m

£540

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

06:00-19:00

2 stops11h 00m

Wellington

Fri 24/7

14:35-20:00

1 stop7h 25m

£587

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

10:20-18:05

1 stop5h 45m

Wellington

Thu 23/7

14:35-20:20

1 stop7h 45m

£595

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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?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 47 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £281). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £386). 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 5 July 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.

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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 5 July 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
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 24 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 6 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 £469, 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.

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

    Air New Zealand, at £179, 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 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (94%), Asiana Airlines (94%) or Air New Zealand (94%) 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £281). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £386). 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 5 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest£179Average£306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£271Average£390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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