Cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington

One-way fares from $347 · SYD → WLG · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Wellington → Sydney
Cheapest fare
$347

Jetstar · Sun, 31 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $347

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand and Qantas

Flight time
3h 10m

2,230 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Wellington

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $443
  2. December 2026 $353
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $347
  4. February 2027 $364
  5. March 2027 $417
  6. May 2027 $395
  7. September 2027 $403

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart12:30 Sun, 31 JanSYD → WLG 4h 15m · 1 stop
$347one way, per person
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Qantas
Depart18:40 Sat, 2 JanSYD → WLG 3h 10m · Direct
$488one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Wellington

Sydney (SYD) and Wellington (WLG) are about 2,230 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $347, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $347 with Jetstar, departing Sunday 31 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $347 to $443.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $347 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

A direct flight takes about 3h 10m. Sydney and Wellington are around 2,230 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Wellington?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas.

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