SYD - WLG

$319 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington

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Cheapest return fare
$483
Typical prices: $526-$730
Air New Zealand
土 16/5土 30/5
SYD - WLG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$528
Typical prices: $562-$752
Air New Zealand
金 22/5月 25/5
SYD - WLG • Direct
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Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $483 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 11m
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Avoid delays
Air New Zealand
Most punctual • 77% on-time
Afternoon flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington (SYD-WLG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

土, 16 5月 - 土, 30 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 21:45
SYD
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WLG
10h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:15 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 55m
1 stop
$483Air New Zealand
木, 28 5月 - 金, 19 6月
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 19:55
SYD
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WLG
8h 45m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:15 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 55m
1 stop
$493Air New Zealand
金, 22 5月 - 月, 25 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 13:20
SYD
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WLG
17h 25m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 17:45
WLG
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
$510Air New Zealand
火, 9 6月 - 木, 18 6月
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:10
SYD
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WLG
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:15 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 55m
1 stop
$511Air New Zealand
金, 22 5月 - 月, 25 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 09:05
SYD
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WLG
13h 10m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:45 - 08:45
WLG
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SYD
16h 00m
1 stop
$513Air New Zealand
金, 22 5月 - 月, 25 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:10
SYD
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WLG
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 17:45
WLG
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
$528Air New Zealand
木, 23 4月 - 金, 1 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:10
SYD
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WLG
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 15m
1 stop
$548Air New Zealand
日, 17 5月 - 日, 31 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:10
SYD
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WLG
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 17:45
WLG
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
$553Air New Zealand
火, 21 4月 - 土, 2 5月
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:10
SYD
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WLG
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 10:40
WLG
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SYD
6h 40m
1 stop
$570Air New Zealand
火, 9 6月 - 木, 18 6月
Air New Zealand Logo
09:55 - 19:20
SYD
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WLG
7h 25m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 15m
1 stop
$575Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Wellington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Wellington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Wellington departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Wellington, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $623 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $812 and $804 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Wellington?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $611, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$319
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Wellington

When to book flights from Sydney to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Wellington

  • Is it possible to fly direct from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    You can fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington Airport with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Alliance Airlines with an average flight time of approximately 3h. There are also connecting flights from Sydney to Wellington with Qantas, Emirates, and Air New Zealand.

  • Which terminals are best to fly into at Wellington for connecting flights?

    Wellington Airport has one passenger terminal that is situated in the east part of the airport. The terminal is split into three piers, the northwest, the southwest, and the south.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    There are several hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG) including Rydges Wellington, InterContinental, The ibis, Grand Mercure, The Airport Motel, and the Comfort Hotel. At Sydney Airport (SYD), you can find the Holiday Inn, Pullman, Rydges, Travelodge, and Stamford Plaza.

  • Which terminals are best for connecting flights at Sydney Airport and Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    The three terminals at Sydney Airport (SYD) are separate and due to this, passengers are advised to allow for additional time for flight connections to facilitate travel between terminals. Wellington Airport (WLG) has a single terminal with one check-in area; however, passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for disembarking, security, and boarding.

  • Are there any special attractions at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

    Sydney Airport has a number of things to do to suit an array of tastes. The airport has many shops, including Mimco, for those last minute must have accessories; Kikki.K, an Aussie gift store with a range of keepsakes for your friends and family; Lonely Planet, for the wondering and keen explorer; Guardian chemist, for those pre-flight must haves; and Beach Culture, for those unmissable beach numbers—just a small variety of what Sydney airport has to offer.

  • What are the best transportation routes from Wellington Airport (WLG)?

    Wellington Airport (WLG) is just 8 km away from the Central Business District (CBD) and the journey time is around 15–25min, depending on traffic. There are taxis available just outside the baggage claim area in the main terminal, on the ground floor, where Door G provides easy access. The taxi fares range from NZ$ 30–40 (A$ 28–38).

  • How can I get to Wellington centre on a budget?

    There is also an airport shuttle available; shuttles are located outside the baggage claim area and can be booked online or through the app. In addition, two Metlink bus routes connect to the airport with the major route being route 91, known as the "Airport Flyer", providing transport to the airport from Wellington central and Wellington railway station. Route 2 is the second bus route which is a 5min walk away from the terminal. Public transport is limited to buses due to the airport being quite a distance from Wellington railway station.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Wellington was $319 for a one-way ticket and $483 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Wellington?

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Wellington, also known as Wellington.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Wellington?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Wellington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Wellington, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Wellington?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Wellington on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Wellington, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Wellington are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $754 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $677 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Wellington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Wellington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Wellington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Wellington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $395 or less one-way.
  • The main airport serving the city of Sydney and surrounding areas, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), has three passenger terminals that service a range of international and domestic locations.
  • The International Terminal is separate from the Domestic Terminals and due to this, passengers that are connecting must allow for lengthened connecting times between terminals.
  • Terminal 1 (International Terminal) is positioned in the northwestern region and has around twenty five gates. This terminal hosts eight airport lounges, one each for SkyTeam, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, American Express, Etihad Airways, and Air New Zealand, and the remaining two for Qantas. It also has a shopping center for those quick purchases.
  • Terminal 2 is located in the northeastern part of the airport and serves five airlines—FlyPelican, Regional Express Airlines, Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar has two lounges.
  • Terminal 3 is home to Qantas and has a Qantas Club airport lounge and two other lounges—the Business Class lounge and the Chairman’s lounge.
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG) is about 5.5 km from the city centre and has one terminal with three piers. There is a common check-in area and the airport operates both international and domestic flights.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Wellington Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Wellington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3534 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

2.0 MediocreLaurel, Dec 2025
JFK - DXB
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

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