Cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney

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Cheapest round-trip flights $411
Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney is currently $411
Cheapest one-way flight $190
Air New Zealand 1 stop 9 hr Tue, Jun 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Sydney is currently $190
Cheapest nonstop flights $423
Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney is currently $423
Last-minute weekend getaway $596
Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Sydney is currently $596
Cheapest business class flights $1,097
Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney is currently $1,097
Fastest flight 3 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Sydney takes 3 hr 40 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 Wellington to Sydney is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $340–510
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $465–660

Popular airlines from Wellington to Sydney

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $483
    Typical price: $425–620
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    WLG - SYD Every day
    45 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - SYD Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $411
    Typical price: $390–730
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    WLG - SYD Every day
    74 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - SYD Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $424
    Typical price: $415–760
    21 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - SYD Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $947
    Typical price: $940–1,900
    7 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - SYD Every Mon, Thu, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $340 to $510.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Sydney is $483, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney is $411, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Sydney is $424, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Sydney is $947, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney starts at $411 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $190 and departs on Tue, Jun 16.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Wellington to Sydney.
Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Wellington to Sydney.
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 Wellington to Sydney 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 Wellington to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 14 nonstop flights and 45 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights and 74 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney are:
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Wellington and Sydney.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Sydney is $483, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney is $411, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Sydney is $424, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Sydney is $947, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 22.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Wellington to Sydney.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Wellington to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Sydney at price $596 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Wellington to Sydney.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Wellington to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Wellington to Sydney on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Sydney start at $423 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 21 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wellington to Sydney, 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 Wellington and Sydney start at $1,097 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Wellington and Sydney start at $411 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18.
To book business class trips from Wellington to Sydney, 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 Wellington and Sydney starts at $596 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Sydney at price $596 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Sydney, 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.

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  3. Los Angeles
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