How long does a flight from Wellington to Sydney take?

Direct flights from Wellington generally make it to Sydney in 3h 40m . The flying distance between the two cities is 1,384 miles.

How many flights are there between Wellington and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney was £153 for a one-way ticket and £309 for a return.

What’s the earliest departure time from Wellington to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:05 and will be landing in Sydney at 07:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Wellington to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Sydney jets off at 20:15 and lands at 20:55.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Sydney?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Sydney flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Sydney?

There are direct flights from Wellington to Sydney on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Sydney?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Sydney.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Sydney?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Sydney?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Wellington to Sydney delayed?

Weekly flights between Wellington and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 125 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Sydney flights?

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Sydney flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Sydney?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Sydney?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Sydney were found on Air New Zealand (£326) and Jetstar (£341).

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Typical prices: £256-£329

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Cheapest direct flights

£326

Typical prices: £266-£345

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Wed 24/2Sun 28/2

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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 42m

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Most punctual • 89% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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6 weeks

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.

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May

Cheapest • 8% price drop

December

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to Sydney

Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

06:05 - 07:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 40mdirect

06:10 - 15:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 30m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£309Multiple Airlines

Fri, 26 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar

06:05 - 07:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 40mdirect

06:10 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 00m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£324Multiple Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

15:55 - 17:40WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 45mdirect

18:50 - 00:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 15mdirect

£326Air New Zealand

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

07:00 - 11:30WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 30m1 stop Hamilton

07:20 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

5h 50m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£327Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

15:55 - 17:40WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 45mdirect

18:50 - 00:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 15mdirect

£329Air New Zealand

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

15:55 - 17:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 50mdirect

18:50 - 00:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 15mdirect

£331Air New Zealand

Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

16:10 - 20:50WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 40m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

06:10 - 15:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 30m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£335Multiple Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar

15:55 - 17:40WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 45mdirect

06:10 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 00m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£337Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

13:40 - 19:00WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

06:10 - 15:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 30m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£341Jetstar

Fri, 26 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

06:05 - 07:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 40mdirect

12:30 - 19:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

5h 20m1 stop Christchurch

£343Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Wellington to Sydney

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:30 - 14:20WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

20:45 - 14:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

15h 15m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£404Jetstar

Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

20:05 - 08:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:20 - 08:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

10h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

£467Air New Zealand

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

15:55 - 17:35WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 40mdirect

18:45 - 23:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 10mdirect

£470Qantas Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

20:05 - 08:45WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

18:55 - 00:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 15mdirect

£470Air New Zealand

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

15:55 - 17:35WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 40mdirect

18:45 - 23:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

3h 10mdirect

£471Qantas Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

15:40 - 21:05WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 25m1 stop Brisbane

06:25 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

10h 50m1 stop Melbourne

£490Qantas Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

15:40 - 21:05WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 25m1 stop Brisbane

07:25 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

9h 50m1 stop Melbourne

£492Qantas Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:45 - 17:20WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:05 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 10m1 stop Melbourne

£911Qantas Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:45 - 17:20WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:05 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 10m1 stop Melbourne

£912Qantas Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:45 - 17:20WLG Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:05 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington

7h 10m1 stop Melbourne

£915Qantas Airways

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Wellington to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from Wellington to Sydney?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Wellington usually cost between £272 and £357 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £309 on Multiple Airlines (24 Feb–28 Feb).

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

When flying from Wellington to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Sydney?

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Sydney is May, where tickets cost £291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £340 and £338 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Sydney?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Sydney was £153 for a one-way ticket and £309 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Sydney?
The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Sydney flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Sydney?
There are direct flights from Wellington to Sydney on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Sydney?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Sydney.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Sydney?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Sydney?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Sydney?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Wellington? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £137 or less one-way.

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