Cheapest airlines flights from Wellington to Sydney

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Wellington to Sydney, including Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Wellington to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$160, and round-trip direct flights start at US$347.

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.

Wellington to Sydney Flight Details

The distance between Wellington and Sydney is about 2,229.36 km. The average flying time from Wellington to Sydney is around 3 hours 45 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$135
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$312
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,229.36 km
Average flight time3 hours 45 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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney?

The average price of one-way flights from Wellington to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Sydney is May, with an average price of US$236; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$319.

US$319
US$278
US$236
US$195
    Cheapest
  • US$319
    Apr
  • US$236
    May
  • US$255
    Jun
  • US$266
    Jul
  • US$251
    Aug
  • US$276
    Sep
  • US$252
    Oct
  • US$282
    Nov
  • US$282
    Dec
  • US$263
    Jan
  • US$242
    Feb
  • US$237
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

Average weekly flight prices from Wellington to Sydney by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Sydney is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$272
US$265
US$257
US$250
  • US$262
    Mon
  • US$257
    Tue
  • US$262
    Wed
  • US$269
    Thu
  • US$272
    Fri
  • US$263
    Sat
  • US$272
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Sydney during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Wellington to Sydney during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney are available on Apr 30, with fares starting at US$181.

US$225
US$203
US$181
US$159
    Cheapest
  • US$225
    28
    Apr
  • US$220
    29
  • US$181
    30
  • US$210
    1
    May
  • US$215
    2
  • US$187
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney (WLG-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as US$135 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to SYD on Mon, Jun 1), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$312 departing on Fri, May 1 and returning on Mon, May 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Wellington to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand 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 45 minutes to fly from Wellington to Sydney.
  • 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 36 flight per week flying from Wellington to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ247 (17:04)
  • 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 Mon, Jun 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$135.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Sydney on April 17, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at US$293.
  • 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 canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Wellington to Sydney

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Wellington to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air New Zealand provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Wellington to Sydney, with fares starting at US$250.

US$234
US$250
US$267
US$284
US$300
Air New Zealand
US$250
Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways
US$271
Jetstar Airways
Emirates
US$296
Emirates
Qantas Airways
US$300
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Total flights from Wellington to Sydney across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways/British Airways/Finnair/Alaska Airlines/Emirates/China Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Wellington to Sydney, with 16 flights per week.

16
Qantas Airways
16
Qantas Airways
British Airways
16
British Airways
Finnair
16
Finnair
Alaska Airlines
16
Alaska Airlines
Emirates
16
Emirates
China Eastern Airlines
16
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights fly from Wellington to Sydney daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Wellington to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Wellington to Sydney is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.

144
130
115
101
Highest
115
Mon
119
Tue
115
Wed
115
Thu
144
Fri
144
Sat
141
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to 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 based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.