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Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from £152

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WLG
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£246

One-way from

£152

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£333
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/8-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 July 2025.

Fri 1/806:20SYD - WLG
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Wed 6/815:00WLG - SYD
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 9/7£246
Tue 25/1118:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7£247
Mon 25/818:45SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Wed 27/815:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mEmirates
Deal found 9/7£269
Tue 25/1106:15SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1116:05WLG - SYD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£272
Sun 31/818:45SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 1/906:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7£278
Thu 25/1218:50SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 24/115:55WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/7£315

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Wellington that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

06:20-18:35

1 stop10h 15m

Wellington

Wed 6/8

15:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

£246

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Wed 27/8

15:55-17:35

Nonstop3h 40m

£269

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Wellington

Mon 1/9

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

£278

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

18:45-00:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Wellington

Sat 20/9

10:15-21:40

1 stop13h 25m

£315

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

07:20-13:55

1 stop28h 35m

Wellington

Sun 27/7

06:05-07:45

Nonstop3h 40m

£333

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

13:15-07:05

2 stops15h 50m

Wellington

Sun 31/8

21:10-11:45

2 stops40h 35m

£720

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

18:45-23:55

Nonstop3h 10m

£152

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/7

20:45-13:55

1 stop15h 10m

£170

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

17:45-00:05

Nonstop3h 20m

£182

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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 27 June 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of £1,612). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Wellington at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Fiji Airways, andAir 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 21 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 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Jetstar, at £246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Wellington.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Emirates and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Wellington for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Wellington one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Wellington are Emirates (£152), Jetstar (£170), and Air New Zealand (£182).

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

    Consider Air India (89%), Virgin Australia (82%) or Air New Zealand (82%) 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 £1,612). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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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