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Flights from Wellington to Sydney

Airlines operating flights from Wellington to Sydney

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Sydney, including Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Emirates logo Emirates
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Wellington to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £122 and round-trip tickets from £287.

Displayed flight fares from Wellington to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Wellington to Sydney

The distance between Wellington and Sydney is 2,229.36km. It takes around 3 hours 46 minutes on average to fly from Wellington to Sydney. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£122
Cheapest return ticket price£272
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,229.36km
Average flight time3 hours 46 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Wellington to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Wellington to Sydney in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney is March, with an average price of £178. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching £249.

£249
£214
£178
£143
    Cheapest
  • £189
    Jun
  • £200
    Jul
  • £189
    Aug
  • £207
    Sep
  • £189
    Oct
  • £212
    Nov
  • £212
    Dec
  • £198
    Jan
  • £182
    Feb
  • £178
    Mar
  • £249
    Apr
  • £201
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Average price of return flights from Wellington to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Wellington to Sydney, with an average price of £253. November is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £521.

£521
£387
£253
£119
    Cheapest
  • £319
    Jun
  • £345
    Jul
  • £315
    Aug
  • £367
    Sep
  • £390
    Oct
  • £521
    Nov
  • £416
    Dec
  • £466
    Jan
  • £253
    Feb
  • £380
    Mar
  • £475
    Apr
  • £344
    May

During the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), which day is cheapest to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Wellington to Sydney during Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is scheduled for Jul 13. The lowest flight fares from Wellington to Sydney are available on Jul 13, starting from £130.

£165
£148
£130
£113
    Cheapest
  • £154
    10
    Jul
  • £165
    11
  • £147
    12
  • £130
    13
  • £151
    14
  • £139
    15

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as £122 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to SYD on Wed, Jul 1), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £272 departing on Wed, Jul 1 and returning on Sun, Jul 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Emirates Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 46 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 34 flight per week flying from Wellington to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5048 (15:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 1, with one-way flights priced at just £122.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Sydney is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Sydney on June 15, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at £127.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Wellington International Airport to Sydney Airport (WLG-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Wellington is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.