Are there direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Historically, direct flights from Wellington to Sydney have accounted for 16% of all available flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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 choosing their preferred flight option. The presence of stopovers can significantly extend the total travel time.

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

Historically, flights from Wellington to Sydney have frequently offered good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a popular route for budget-conscious travelers.

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WLG - Sydney
65% AI deal score
NZ$576
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Wellington to Sydney: Overview

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 typically involves a journey that balances time in the air with the convenience of reaching a major international hub.

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

If you are wondering 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.

For direct flights from Wellington to Sydney, only 16% of recent fares are non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Wellington to Sydney, including connections, takes approximately 10h 20m. For the limited number of non-stop flights available, the flight time is around 3h 40m.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$528 - NZ$1,039

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

Regular prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney typically range from NZD 528 to NZD 1039. The current lowest deal is NZD 591 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 6-Nov 10.

now NZ$591

Low NZ$528

High NZ$1,039

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney is March, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $663. Generally, prices are 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

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,234

NZ$1,078

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$660

NZ$657

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

NZ$619

NZ$624

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$621

NZ$658

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$619

NZ$658

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$640

NZ$658

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 18

NZ$1,047 → NZ$643

39%

7 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 19

NZ$1,047 → NZ$643

39%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

NZ$1,047 → NZ$657

37%

8 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 10

NZ$1,010 → NZ$660

35%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney, with a median price of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 40m

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney typically take 3h 40m, while connecting flights average 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 16% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$664

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$664

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

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

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$815

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From WLG

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Dec 14

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,179

$1,002

Save $177

From WLG

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Sep 14

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,032

$1,002

Save $30

From WLG

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Sep 06

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,020

$1,005

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From WLG

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Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

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Oct 20

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

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Oct 27

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Oct 19

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$999

From WLG

Elite

Nov 16

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,000

$999

Save $1

From WLG

Elite

Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,002

From WLG

Elite

Sep 07

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,002

From WLG

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Aug 27

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,005

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Wellington to Sydney is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket is around $445. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $555. For those planning further ahead, prices across the trailing quarter averaged $538 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney is considered to be $464 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $580. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $676 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $464 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Sydney include February, November, and October. In February, the median price was $215, while in November and October, the median price was $226. The annual median price for this route is $580, indicating that these months offer significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Wellington to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Sydney

A typical journey from Wellington to Sydney, including connections, takes approximately 10h 20m. For the limited number of non-stop flights available, the flight time is around 3h 40m.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$528 - NZ$1,039

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

Regular prices for flights from Wellington to Sydney typically range from NZD 528 to NZD 1039. The current lowest deal is NZD 591 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 6-Nov 10.

now NZ$591

Low NZ$528

High NZ$1,039

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

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Sydney

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,234

NZ$1,078

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$660

NZ$657

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

NZ$619

NZ$624

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$621

NZ$658

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$619

NZ$658

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Sydney

Wellington (WLG) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$640

NZ$658

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 18

NZ$1,047 → NZ$643

39%

7 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 19

NZ$1,047 → NZ$643

39%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

NZ$1,047 → NZ$657

37%

8 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 10

NZ$1,010 → NZ$660

35%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney, with a median price of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 40m

Direct flights from Wellington to Sydney typically take 3h 40m, while connecting flights average 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 16% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Sydney appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$664

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$664

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

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

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$815

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Wellington to Sydney.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WLG

Elite

Dec 14

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,179

$1,002

Save $177

From WLG

Elite

Sep 14

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,032

$1,002

Save $30

From WLG

Elite

Sep 06

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,020

$1,005

Save $15

From WLG

Elite

Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Oct 20

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Oct 27

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Oct 19

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,145

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$999

From WLG

Elite

Nov 16

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,000

$999

Save $1

From WLG

Elite

Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,002

From WLG

Elite

Sep 07

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,002

From WLG

Elite

Aug 27

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,005

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

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

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 14

Sep 14

Sep 06

Oct 26

Oct 20

Oct 27

Oct 19

Nov 06

Nov 16

Oct 26

Sep 07

Aug 27

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

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

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 14

Sep 14

Sep 06

Oct 26

Oct 20

Oct 27

Oct 19

Nov 06

Nov 16

Oct 26

Sep 07

Aug 27

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?