Airlines operating flights from Sydney to Wellington

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Wellington, including Emirates, Air New Zealand and . Air New Zealand currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sydney to Wellington over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 325 and round-trip tickets from NZD 630.

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

Flight details for Sydney to Wellington

The distance between Sydney and Wellington is 2,229.36 km. It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Wellington. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 325
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 630
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,229.36 km
Average flight time3 hours 12 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Wellington route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to Wellington

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington is August, with an average price of NZD 504. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching NZD 675.

NZD 675
NZD 590
NZD 504
NZD 419
    Cheapest
  • NZD 536
    Jun
  • NZD 675
    Jul
  • NZD 504
    Aug
  • NZD 588
    Sep
  • NZD 564
    Oct
  • NZD 523
    Nov
  • NZD 616
    Dec
  • NZD 545
    Jan
  • NZD 527
    Feb
  • NZD 564
    Mar
  • NZD 582
    Apr
  • NZD 546
    May

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, April is often the cheapest month for fly from Sydney to Wellington, with an average price of NZD 866. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 1,325.

NZD 1,325
NZD 1,096
NZD 866
NZD 637
    Cheapest
  • NZD 1,048
    Jun
  • NZD 919
    Jul
  • NZD 884
    Aug
  • NZD 914
    Sep
  • NZD 1,155
    Oct
  • NZD 932
    Nov
  • NZD 1,325
    Dec
  • NZD 908
    Jan
  • NZD 954
    Feb
  • NZD 888
    Mar
  • NZD 866
    Apr
  • NZD 1,048
    May

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sydney to Wellington on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Wellington is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Monday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 631
NZD 575
NZD 518
NZD 462
    Cheapest
  • NZD 631
    Mon
  • NZD 560
    Tue
  • NZD 518
    Wed
  • NZD 557
    Thu
  • NZD 574
    Fri
  • NZD 577
    Sat
  • NZD 555
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Wellington?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sydney to Wellington during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Sydney to Wellington are available on Jun 16, starting from NZD 402.

NZD 517
NZD 460
NZD 402
NZD 345
  • NZD 454
    15
    Jun
  • NZD 402
    16
  • NZD 508
    17
  • NZD 517
    18
  • NZD 461
    19
  • NZD 485
    20
  • NZD 459
    21

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as NZD 325 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to WLG on Sat, Aug 1), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 630 departing on Mon, Jul 27 and returning on Fri, Jul 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington 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 Sydney to Wellington. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5047 (10:07) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5002 (19:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Wellington, 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 Sat, Aug 1, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 325.
    · 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 Wellington travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Wellington is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Wellington on June 24, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 626.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Sydney Airport to Wellington International Airport (SYD-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The time difference between Wellington and Sydney 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 Sydney to Wellington

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Sydney to Wellington on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Wellington is Virgin Australia, with an average fare of NZD 542.

NZD 509
NZD 542
NZD 576
NZD 610
NZD 643
Virgin Australia
NZD 542
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
NZD 543
Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways
NZD 557
Jetstar Airways
Emirates
NZD 618
Emirates
Qantas Airways
NZD 643
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sydney to Wellington?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Sydney to Wellington on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Sydney to Wellington is Finnair/Emirates/British Airways/Qantas Airways/Alaska Airlines/IndiGo, operating 15 flights per week.

15
Finnair
15
Finnair
Emirates
15
Emirates
British Airways
15
British Airways
Qantas Airways
15
Qantas Airways
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines
IndiGo
15
IndiGo

How many flights fly from Sydney to Wellington each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Sydney to Wellington on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Sydney to Wellington are most frequent on Friday/Sunday, while the fewest flights operate on Saturday.

135
108
80
53
Highest
108
Mon
108
Tue
108
Wed
89
Thu
135
Fri
80
Sat
135
Sun