Can I fly direct from Sydney to Wellington?

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington are available, historically making up 19.3% of all routes. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve one stopover. This means travelers have options for both direct and indirect journeys, with the majority of routes including at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

The direct flight from Sydney to Wellington typically takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 2228 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Sydney to Wellington flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Wellington route experience frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find more affordable fares. The route is known for its dynamic pricing, with price changes occurring regularly across the trailing quarter. This frequent fluctuation can be advantageous for flexible travelers.

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2027-01-26 – 2027-02-03
SYD - Wellington
76% AI deal score
A$739
A$602
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SYD - Wellington
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A$715
A$620
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SYD - Wellington
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A$627
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Sydney to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Wellington

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington connect at least once, with only 19.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical journey includes 1 stopover.

Right now, fares from Sydney to Wellington are typically $466–$782, with a median of $594. Current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Wellington? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $443. Following closely are August, with a median fare of $449, and April, with a median fare of $452.

A typical journey from Sydney to Wellington takes approximately 3h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2228 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Wellington

Regular price: A$654 - A$1,107

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Wellington is typically between AUD654 and AUD1107. The current lowest deal is AUD604 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 26-Feb 3.

now A$604

Low A$654

High A$1,107

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington is August, with a median price of $403. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $769. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$403

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$769

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Wellington

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$434

A$678

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$438

A$678

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$438

A$680

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Wellington

Sydney (WSI) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$814

A$670

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Wellington

Sydney (WSI) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$807

A$670

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$410

A$678

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 26

A$1,064 → A$636

40%

13 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 17

A$1,002 → A$603

40%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

A$1,015 → A$638

37%

21 nights

Feb 21 - Mar 14

A$1,014 → A$639

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Wellington are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

June offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, June, August, and April show the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m.

Direct flights typically take 3h 15m, while connecting flights average 12h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 19.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes being more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Wellington are frequently available, appearing often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington, offering a good balance of price and location.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$599

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Wellington and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$584

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub and a reliable alternative for domestic connections on the North Island.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (approximately 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~A$689

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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Best Elite deals to Wellington

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From SYD

Elite

Nov 21

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,652

$1,025

Save $627

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 06

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,632

$1,027

Save $605

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 26

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,627

$1,027

Save $600

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 09

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$1,544

$1,027

Save $517

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 22

Wellington, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$1,586

$1,137

Save $449

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Jan 01

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$1,529

$1,179

Save $350

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 27

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$1,626

$1,256

Save $370

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 21

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$1,720

$1,363

Save $357

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 07

Wellington, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$1,290

$1,131

Save $159

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 11

Wellington, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$1,242

$1,131

Save $111

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$1,220

$1,131

Save $89

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 11

Wellington, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$1,220

$1,131

Save $89

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Wellington are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $542. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $735, while waiting until 7-13 days out can result in an average price of $1076. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets within the optimal booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Sydney to Wellington is considered cheap if it is priced at or below $466. The median price for this route was $594. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $782 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $466 mark.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington, with a median price of $443. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $449. The annual median price for this route is $594, indicating that certain months provide significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months.

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Sydney to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Wellington

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington connect at least once, with only 19.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical journey includes 1 stopover.

A typical journey from Sydney to Wellington takes approximately 3h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2228 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Wellington

Regular price: A$654 - A$1,107

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Wellington is typically between AUD654 and AUD1107. The current lowest deal is AUD604 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 26-Feb 3.

now A$604

Low A$654

High A$1,107

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Wellington

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$403

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$769

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Wellington

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$434

A$678

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$438

A$678

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$438

A$680

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Wellington

Sydney (WSI) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$814

A$670

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Wellington

Sydney (WSI) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$807

A$670

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Wellington

Sydney (SYD) - Wellington (WLG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$410

A$678

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 26

A$1,064 → A$636

40%

13 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 17

A$1,002 → A$603

40%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

A$1,015 → A$638

37%

21 nights

Feb 21 - Mar 14

A$1,014 → A$639

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Wellington are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

June offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, June, August, and April show the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m.

Direct flights typically take 3h 15m, while connecting flights average 12h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 19.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes being more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Wellington are frequently available, appearing often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington, offering a good balance of price and location.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$599

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Wellington and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$584

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub and a reliable alternative for domestic connections on the North Island.

Wellington, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$1,220

$1,131

Save $89

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

June offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 3h 15m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Nov 21

Dec 06

Nov 26

Feb 09

Feb 22

Jan 01

Dec 27

Dec 21

Dec 07

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book Sydney to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to Wellington?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

Can I fly direct from Sydney to Wellington?

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

How often do Sydney to Wellington flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Wellington from other cities

Sydney to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

June offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 3h 15m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Nov 21

Dec 06

Nov 26

Feb 09

Feb 22

Jan 01

Dec 27

Dec 21

Dec 07

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book Sydney to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to Wellington?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington?