Wellington to Sydney WLG → SYD
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest return found recently is $529 with Jetstar, 27 Oct – 3 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with Jetstar, 20 Nov, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $479 to $638.
Cheapest return found recently
$529
27 Oct – 3 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 8:10 p.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 17 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$429
21 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 · Qantas
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 6:05 a.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 6 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$529 27 Oct – 3 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
$429 21 Dec – 27 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 17 days, 30 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $422 to $462.
At $529, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
17 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 22 Oct to 21 Dec, 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Oct to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 29 Oct | $747 | Qantas | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Oct – 3 Nov | $529 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 | $429 | Qantas | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $429.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qantas, Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $208 to $227.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$226
20 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 7 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$226 20 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$190 3 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $150 to $211.
At $226, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 13 Nov to 3 Dec, 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 20 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $228 | Air New Zealand | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $226 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $190 | Air New Zealand | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $190.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Wellington to Sydney
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 27 Oct – 3 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Wellington to Sydney?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 17 days of return prices, 30 Sept to 18 Oct, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $243 | $214 | +58% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $213 | $150 | +38% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $186 | $151 | +21% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $223 | $207 | +45% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $154 | $151 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Blenheim → Sydney
80 km from Wellington
$244
$18 more than flying from Wellington
1 May 2027 · BHE → SYD · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Oct – 3 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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