How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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.

How popular is this Sydney to Wellington flight route?

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.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

For as low as £330, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 3h 15m. There are 1384 mi between Sydney and Wellington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Qantas Airways, at £153, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington.. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 55% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?

While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally £585, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £238. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington), you can expect to pay £191 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?

Consider China Eastern (89%), Etihad Airways (85%) or United Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

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 8 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.

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.

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Nonstop3h 15m

Wellington

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06:05-07:50

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£330

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

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Sun 15/11

18:15-13:30

1 stop17h 15m

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06:05-07:45

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18:40-23:50

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16:30-07:35

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Sat 30/1

18:40-23:50

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14:35-21:35

1 stop9h 00m

£498

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

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Sun 8/11

06:00-19:00

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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 86 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 £285). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £395). 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?

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 £295 and £433 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £328 on Air New Zealand (30 Oct–3 Dec).

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.

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Tania,May 2026

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The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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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 8 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 7 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 £330, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Sydney in 3h 15m. There are 1384 mi between Sydney and Wellington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Wellington round-trip?
Qantas Airways, at £153, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington.. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 55% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?
Consider China Eastern (89%), Etihad Airways (85%) or United Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Wellington is generally £585, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £238. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington), you can expect to pay £191 for that flight.
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 £285). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £395). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Wellington is 86 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 £295 and £433 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £328 on Air New Zealand (30 Oct–3 Dec).

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

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Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between £295 and £433 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £328 on Air New Zealand (30 Oct–3 Dec).