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July 23 - July 31

Cheapest

WLG - Sydney

$560

$363

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July 23 - July 30

WLG - Sydney

$571

$366

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August 5 - August 19

WLG - Sydney

$305

$375

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November 2 - November 9

WLG - Sydney

$344

$376

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August 23 - August 30

WLG - Sydney

$348

$380

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July 23 - July 27

WLG - Sydney

$591

$382

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July 1 - July 14

Best

Earliest

WLG - Sydney

$537

$382

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August 21 - August 28

WLG - Sydney

$348

$382

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September 19 - September 20

WLG - Sydney

$532

$382

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September 25 - September 27

Best

WLG - Sydney

$538

$382

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Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

Flights from Wellington to Sydney cover a distance of 2,228 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll typically spend a significant amount of time in transit, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney, fares typically range from $319–$651, with a median of $533. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 34% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $215. Other cost-effective options include November and October, both showing median fares of $226. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 19.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Wellington to Sydney. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect at least one stop on the majority of journeys.

A typical journey from Wellington to Sydney takes approximately 12h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent on the flight itself as well as any layovers you might encounter, which is common given that most itineraries involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

Regular price: $438 - $1,104

Prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Sydney is typically between $438 and $1104. The current lowest deal is $363 with Air New Zealand, for travel from Jul 23-Jul 31.

now $363

Low $438

High $1,104

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to SYD is February, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $586. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $586

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Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$537

$382

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$605

$383

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$593

$383

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$634

$383

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$600

$383

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$611

$383

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Sydney

3 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 6

$641 → $383

40%

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$641 → $383

40%

2 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 5

$639 → $383

40%

4 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 8

$638 → $383

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Sydney are near the typical level of $533.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $215

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney, with a median price of $215.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 12h 25m

The median flight time from Wellington to Sydney is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 19.2% of deals are direct, making connecting flights dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is an airline that offers direct flights on the Wellington to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a good option for flights from Wellington to Sydney.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$363

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$363

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport can be a useful alternative, offering robust flight schedules and superior infrastructure.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train in approximately 3 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$543

Newcastle (NTL)

Cheapest

Newcastle Airport is a significant regional option with frequent services and good accessibility from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$488

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional option, though it is a significant distance from Sydney.

📍 ~430 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$633

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport offers reliable regional connectivity but is a long travel distance from Sydney.

📍 ~340 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$634

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Wellington to Sydney is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $445. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $555. Booking more than 60 days in advance also sees a higher average price of $516.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney is considered to be $319 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $533. Prices can go up to $651 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Sydney are February, November, and October. In February, the median price was $215. Both November and October also showed a median price of $226. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $533 for this route.

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