Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington (SYD - WLG)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$405	Jetstar 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington is currently $405
Cheapest one-way flight	$227	Jetstar 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Wellington is currently $227
Cheapest nonstop flights	$436	Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington is currently $436
Last-minute weekend getaway	$576	Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Wellington is currently $576
Cheapest business class flights	$1,169	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington is currently $1,169

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Wellington takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $360–520
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $430–660

Popular airlines from Sydney to Wellington

Qantas

Nonstop

from $541

Typical price: $500–680

14 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - WLG Every day

7 weekly connecting flights

SYD - WLG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $436

Typical price: $420–760

6 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - WLG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

91 weekly connecting flights

SYD - WLG Every day
Jetstar

from $424

Typical price: $420–840

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - WLG Every day
Fiji Airways

from $709

Typical price: $1,050–2,200

6 weekly connecting flights

SYD - WLG Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Wellington

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)

Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 23 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $360 to $520.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $405. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $227.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Wellington is $541, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Wellington is $436, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Wellington is $424, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Wellington is $709, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington starts at $405 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $227 and departs on Sat, Jun 13.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Wellington.

Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Wellington.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Wellington really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 14 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 6 nonstop flights and 91 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington are:

Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Fiji Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Wellington.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $405. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $227.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Wellington is $541, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Wellington is $436, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Wellington is $424, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Wellington is $709, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Sydney to Wellington.

There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Wellington at price $576 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Sydney to Wellington.

There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Wellington start at $436 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Wellington, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Wellington start at $1,169 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Wellington start at $405 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Wellington, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Wellington starts at $576 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Wellington at price $576 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Wellington, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.