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$295 Find cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to Sydney departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Sydney (WLG-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wellington to Sydney 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.
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13:30 - 08:15WLG-SYD
20h 45m1 stop
11:35 - 20:35SYD-WLG
7h 00m1 stop
Tue, 6 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
15:40 - 17:25WLG-SYD
3h 45mdirect
11:35 - 20:35SYD-WLG
7h 00m1 stop
Tue, 3 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
06:05 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
09:35 - 14:50SYD-WLG
3h 15mdirect
$552Qantas Airways
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Sat, 7 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
18:40 - 23:55SYD-WLG
3h 15mdirect
$572Emirates
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Wed, 4 Sep - Fri, 13 Sep
21:10 - 08:05WLG-SYD
12h 55m1 stop
09:05 - 20:35SYD-WLG
9h 30m1 stop
$581Jetstar
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
18:40 - 23:55SYD-WLG
3h 15mdirect
$588Emirates
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Fri, 6 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
17:45 - 08:05WLG-SYD
16h 20m1 stop
19:20 - 07:50SYD-WLG
10h 30m1 stop
$596Jetstar
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Tue, 6 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
10:45 - 21:40WLG-SYD
12h 55m1 stop
08:45 - 22:10SYD-WLG
11h 25m1 stop
$628Air New Zealand
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Tue, 27 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
13:45 - 21:40WLG-SYD
9h 55m1 stop
18:25 - 23:40SYD-WLG
3h 15mdirect
$721Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
06:05 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
10:20 - 19:00SYD-WLG
6h 40m1 stop
$760Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep

Flights from Wellington to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Wellington to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Wellington to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Wellington to Sydney, 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 Wellington to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $581 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $811 and $726 respectively.

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

The average 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 $1,972, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Wellington to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 145 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Wellington to Sydney found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $295. Qantas Airways proposed a return connection from $552 and Emirates from $572.

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Wellington to Sydney.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Sydney. They are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $317. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between Wellington and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Wellington and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 3h 41m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Wellington to Sydney take?

A direct flight to Sydney will take on average 3h 40m to travel the 3,584 km flying distance from Wellington.

What’s the earliest departure time from Wellington to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:05 and will be landing in Sydney at 07:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Wellington to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Sydney jets off at 15:55 and lands at 17:35.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$295
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Wellington to Sydney

When to book flights from Wellington to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Sydney 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 Wellington to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney was $174 for a one-way ticket and $319 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $628 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $735 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Wellington to Sydney.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Wellington 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 Wellington to Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

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

    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 Sydney from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $338 or less one-way and $1,228 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Wellington Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +13 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Wellington to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney. 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 Wellington to Sydney? 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 564 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
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The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

8.0 ExcellentTnisha, Jul 2024TBU - AKL
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The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

More than two hours delay I could not do my tax refund because of the delay to check in They lost my luggage

Surprised how empty comfortable seats in economy were not offered by crew to tall passengers. Felt like courtesy hall mark of emirates is changing. We were told in order to get those seats we have to pay $210. Not the emirates I know from past travels.

Food service must be faster and make vegetarian food in good quality

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Different rules going from Dubai to Ahmedabad vs going from Ahmedabad to Dubai Horrible, only 1 baggage was allowed to carry on and no personal bag, i had to put personal bag inside carry on

First Class on A380 was an incredible experience with a group of very attentive crew. The only flaw of this flight was the boarding process at Concourse C of DXB where no one was managing the queue. I was at Zone A but arrived when they were already boarding Zone C & D. There was no separate gate for Zone A & B to go through.

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

Flight never took off. Boarded after multiple 30 minutes interval delays for hours.. then after an hour onboard, captain announce cancellation and back on the bus to the terminal with no information and everyone to fend for self.. Emirates did absolutely nothing to communicate either electronically or announcement. It’s unprecedented I know with the flood but lack of communication creates anxiety and extra pain for staff. Emirates should do better.. no supervisors monitoring floor and passengers abusing them which isn’t right but should Have had supervisors monitoring

Didn’t like it at all. Cabin crew unfriendly. Very bad experience.

The flight was delayed over 2 hours. We had to wait on the plane and the air conditioning was turned off. The food was average and the cutlery was wooden!

Perfect. The flight was on time and the crew were very friendly and helpful.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

It was so hot on the plane mixed with being quite turbulent and a rough landing. We all felt very nauseous for hours afterwards. Crew were lovely though.

For a long haul, the flight was good. We left an hour late due to a seat in business class not working. But they made up time and we still got in on time or even early thanks to tailwinds. The crew was friendly. The meals were okay, nothing special.

No internet on international flights in this dsy and age is bad.

Good. BUT the Kayak app kept sending me wrong messages saying that there was a Gate change. That same thing is happening today.

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wellington to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/8Thu
1 stopJetstar
12h 55mWLG-SYD
$295
27/8Tue
2 stopsJetstar
18h 30mWLG-SYD
$303
10/9Tue
2 stopsJetstar
20h 45mWLG-SYD
$307
29/8Thu
2 stopsJetstar
16h 35mWLG-SYD
$318
29/7Mon
1 stop
14h 25mWLG-SYD
$330
6/10Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mWLG-SYD
$339
6/10Sun
1 stop
28h 20mWLG-SYD
$344
31/7Wed
2 stopsJetstar
16h 05mWLG-SYD
$352
31/7Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mWLG-SYD
$413
29/7Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mWLG-SYD
$417

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Wellington - Sydney Flights

Departure:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Return flight deals:

Sydney - Wellington

Cabin classes:

$12,335
$2,127
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