Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington from $246 SYD, WSI → WLG
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest return found recently is $475 with Air New Zealand, 30 Nov – 10 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $246 with Jetstar, 21 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $246, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $475, 30 Nov to 10 Dec
- Usual return price
- $475 to $544
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $462 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Qantas, Air New Zealand
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $475 to $544.
Cheapest return found recently
$475
30 Nov – 10 Dec · Air New Zealand
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:15 p.m. · Return leaves 9:15 p.m. · 15 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Auckland Airport (AKL) · overnight connection · 8 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$482
30 Nov – 10 Dec · Qantas
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:40 p.m. · Return leaves 9:45 a.m. · 6 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$475 30 Nov – 10 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$462 17 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $411 to $493.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 30 Nov to 1 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
98 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov – 10 Dec | $475 | Air New Zealand | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 11 Dec | $554 | Air New Zealand | Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 29 Dec | $695 | Jetstar | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $515 | Qantas | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $462 | Jetstar | Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | $476 | Jetstar | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $462.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $258 to $274.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$246
21 May 2027 · Jetstar
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 12:30 p.m. · 22 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$278
17 May 2027 · Air New Zealand
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · 3 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$246 21 May 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $226 to $330.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 6 Feb 2027 to 21 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 | $270 | Jetstar | Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 May 2027 | $278 | Air New Zealand | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 May 2027 | $246 | Jetstar | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $246.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Sydney to Wellington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Nov – 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sydney to Wellington?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 24% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $592 | $551 | +32% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $514 | $412 | +14% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $476 | $411 | +6% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $488 | $444 | +9% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $482 | $462 | +7% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $449 | $442 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 11% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $319 | $226 | +13% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $288 | $251 | +2% | 35 |
| 180+ days | $283 | $246 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Nov – 10 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Sydney to Wellington?
The cheapest return found recently is $475 with Air New Zealand, 30 Nov to 10 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $462 with Jetstar, 17 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $475 to $544.
How much is a one-way flight from Sydney to Wellington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $246 with Jetstar, 21 May 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $258 to $274.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $462, 17 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $246, 21 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 24% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 11% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $482 with Qantas, 30 Nov to 10 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $278 with Air New Zealand, 17 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air New Zealand on 17 May 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 21 May 2027, takes 22 h 10 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Between 30 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Air New Zealand on 2 and Qantas on 1. Between 6 Feb 2027 and 21 May 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work