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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Wellington flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney to Wellington: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Wellington below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Wellington.

Sydney to Wellington: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$413
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week139

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Wellington is $414. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Wellington.
Qantas, Alaska Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Sydney to Wellington.
As of May 2024, there are 139 flights per week flying from Sydney to Wellington.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Wellington Airport on Monday, 25 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wellington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wellington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Wellington?

How easy is it to depart on flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Sydney city is served by the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which is a modern and an easy airport to transit through. There are several nonstop flights to Wellington every day from Sydney. This airport has 3 terminals.

  • Terminal 1 – all flights to Wellington from Sydney depart from T1, the international terminal.

In the international departures area of Sydney you will find charging points, free WiFi, currency exchange, duty-free shopping, coffee kiosks, restaurants and bars, ATMs, information desks, and VIP lounges. Inter-terminal transfers are via the free T-Bus, or the AirTrain which charges 6AUD ($6.30) unless you fly with Qantas or Virgin Australia. 

Arrive at Sydney Airport at least 2 hour before your flight to Wellington is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Sydney to Wellington?

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • If you do not carry an Australian or a New Zealand passport, you may need to apply for a visa – please go to the New Zealand government website.

What is Wellington Airport like?

Wellington Airport is a mid-sized airport, serving the capital city of Wellington, with good amenities and decent connections. This airport has 1 terminal.

  • Main terminal – flights from Sydney to Wellington fly into the main terminal.

Once you disembark, you can access currency exchange services, free WiFi, ATMs, duty-free shops, restaurants, and gift shops. When you arrive, also check out the amazing Weta Workshop installation within the main terminal building.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

  • Summers in Wellington see days of 19-24°C, whilst winters see days between 6°C and 9°C.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Wellington?

  • Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.

Is Wellington cheaper than Sydney?

Happily, Wellington is cheaper than Sydney, from between 5-30%. You can find cheap accommodation in Wellington with our search tools, and check out the best places to dine in Wellington on our news blog.

  Sydney Wellington
Average cost of a meal for 2 people 80AUD ($84) $80
Average cost of a coffee 4.00AUD ($4.20) $4.40
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD 45-55AUD ($47-58) $20-30

What about return flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Press the Return button to see flight prices on routes back to Sydney, or visit our Wellington to Sydney flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


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