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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $475 30 Nov – 10 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$475, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

30 Nov – 10 Dec: $475, found 3 days ago4 Dec – 11 Dec: $554, found 7 days ago15 Dec – 29 Dec: $695, found 6 days ago28 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $515, found 5 days ago17 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027: $462, found 4 days ago1 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027: $476, found 8 days agoNovDecFebAug
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
30 Nov – 10 Dec$475Air New ZealandSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 11 Dec$554Air New ZealandWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 29 Dec$695JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$515QantasSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027$462JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027$476JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $462.

November 2026From $4751 departure date30 Nov – 10 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $5153 departure dates28 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $462Cheapest seen1 departure date17 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $4761 departure date1 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$246, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

6 Feb 2027: $270, found 7 days ago17 May 2027: $278, found 3 days ago21 May 2027: $246, found 3 days agoFebMay
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
6 Feb 2027$270JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 May 2027$278Air New ZealandSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
21 May 2027$246JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $246.

February 2027From $2701 departure date6 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $246Cheapest seen2 departure dates21 May 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$442Cheapest seen19

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$319$226+13%9
90–179 days$288$251+2%35
180+ days$283$246Cheapest seen15

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