Are there direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Yes, direct flights from Wellington to Sydney are available. Historically, direct flights constituted 16% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

The direct flight from Wellington to Sydney typically takes 3 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 2228 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as a direct flight can save approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes of travel time.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Historically, good prices on flights from Wellington to Sydney have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Wellington to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

Flights from Wellington to Sydney typically span a distance of 2,228 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll find a balance between shorter domestic hops and longer international journeys. Understanding this route's characteristics can help you plan for cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney, considering both direct and connecting options.

When looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Sydney, fares typically range from $464 to $676, with a median price of $580. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney is often in February, with a median fare of $215. Other cost-effective months include November and October, both showing median fares of $226. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 16% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should factor in additional travel time when considering connecting flights.

A typical journey from Wellington to Sydney takes approximately 3h 40m for direct flights. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to about 10h 20m. This significant difference in travel time highlights the impact of stopovers on your overall trip duration.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$527 - NZ$1,092

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Sydney is NZD 527 to NZD 1092. The current lowest deal is NZD 665 with QantasLink for travel from Oct 16-Oct 23.

now NZ$665

Low NZ$527

High NZ$1,092

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to SYD is March, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $663. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$172

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,174

NZ$1,085

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,282

NZ$1,085

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,275

NZ$1,088

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,272

NZ$1,086

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,164

NZ$1,086

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,092

NZ$1,088

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

NZ$1,278 → NZ$1,039

19%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

NZ$1,264 → NZ$1,081

15%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

NZ$1,261 → NZ$1,084

14%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

NZ$1,261 → NZ$1,084

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February, November, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 40m

The median direct flight duration from Wellington to Sydney is 3h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant, with 16% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, with new offers appearing often.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$613

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to the city center and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$618

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, providing robust flight schedules and infrastructure.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$823

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

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From WLG

Elite

Dec 17

Sydney, Australia

85% AI deal score

$1,492

$931

Save $561

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 22

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$1,452

$956

Save $496

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,077

$922

Save $155

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 31

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,047

$960

Save $87

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 31

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,063

$970

Save $93

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,064

$970

Save $94

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 28

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,060

$970

Save $90

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 31

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,070

$974

Save $96

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,067

$974

Save $93

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,039

$960

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QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 28

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,039

$960

Save $79

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,049

$970

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QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Wellington to Sydney has been within the 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $445. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out typically saw prices rise to an average of $555. For those planning further ahead, prices for the 14-27 day window averaged $484, while the 28-59 day window had an average price of $538. Even booking 60+ days in advance usually resulted in higher prices, averaging $516.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney was considered to be $464 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route during the same timeframe was $580, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $676. Travelers aiming for value should target fares at or below the $464 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Sydney have been February, November, and October. In February, the median price was $215, while both November and October saw median prices of $226. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $580 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Wellington to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$527 - NZ$1,092

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Sydney is NZD 527 to NZD 1092. The current lowest deal is NZD 665 with QantasLink for travel from Oct 16-Oct 23.

now NZ$665

Low NZ$527

High NZ$1,092

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$172

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,174

NZ$1,085

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,282

NZ$1,085

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,275

NZ$1,088

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,272

NZ$1,086

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,164

NZ$1,086

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,092

NZ$1,088

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

NZ$1,278 → NZ$1,039

19%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

NZ$1,264 → NZ$1,081

15%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

NZ$1,261 → NZ$1,084

14%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

NZ$1,261 → NZ$1,084

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February, November, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 40m

The median direct flight duration from Wellington to Sydney is 3h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant, with 16% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, with new offers appearing often.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$613

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to the city center and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$618

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, providing robust flight schedules and infrastructure.

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,049

$970

Save $79

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 40m

Connecting flights are common

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Wellington main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 17

Jan 22

Dec 30

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy Wellington to Sydney tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Wellington to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Sydney

Wellington - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 40m

Connecting flights are common

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Wellington main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 17

Jan 22

Dec 30

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy Wellington to Sydney tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Wellington to Sydney?