WLG - SYD

$216 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 10/9. 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 Flights from Wellington to Sydney (WLG-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to Sydney

Fri, 8 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 22:15WLG-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 18:35SYD-WLG
7h 30m1 stop
$532Jetstar
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Fri, 8 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 22:15WLG-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 13:55SYD-WLG
15h 10m1 stop
$542Jetstar
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:10 - 08:05WLG-SYD
12h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 13:55SYD-WLG
15h 10m1 stop
$550Jetstar
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Fri, 8 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 22:15WLG-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 17:10SYD-WLG
8h 50m1 stop
$555Jetstar
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
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18:05 - 07:15SYD-WLG
11h 10m1 stop
Tue, 19 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:10 - 08:05WLG-SYD
12h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 13:55SYD-WLG
15h 10m1 stop
$565Jetstar
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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06:30 - 13:45WLG-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
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06:20 - 18:35SYD-WLG
10h 15m1 stop
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 21:40WLG-SYD
8h 45m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:05 - 07:15SYD-WLG
11h 10m1 stop
$573Air New Zealand
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Tue, 19 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 21:40WLG-SYD
8h 45m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:45 - 00:05SYD-WLG
3h 20mdirect
$587Air New Zealand
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Fri, 22 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:35 - 14:45SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
$643Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Sydney flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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

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

For Wellington to Sydney, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $560 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $814 and $713 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $614 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$216
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% 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 $130 for a one-way ticket and $320 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 Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $623 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $671 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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 $424 or less one-way and $1,267 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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 Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +17 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +17 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying 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
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

10.0 ExcellentCarsten, Mar 2025DXB - CPH
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Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

‏One of the worst flights I took in My life, delays after delays, then the AC is not working and we were living in a sauna,& we were sweating like pigs. and this even before take off. Next we arrived late one hour late, baggage claims worse than the delay itself add to that one more hour to get our luggage. I am extremely disappointed and my experience is I’m never going to fly on Emirates airline. Immigration was the only good thing about this trip. It took us seven minutes to go through to the luggage claims.

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

Very good!! If at all, the business class chair/bed was bit small!! It’s because of older plane- as was told!

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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