⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Wellington to Sydney flights

Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD): 1,384 miles (2,228 km) great-circle, about 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $396 round-trip on Qantas, nonstop, departing June 11, 2026.

QFQantasQF164
Depart
WLG
Wellington, New Zealand
15:55
2026-06-11
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Arrive
SYD
Sydney, Australia
Returns 17:55
2026-06-17
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,384 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$396
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Wellington to Sydney fare fly?

$396 round-trip, Qantas QF164, departing 2026-06-11 at 15:55, returning 2026-06-17. The recorded itinerary left on a Thursday, returning on a Wednesday 6 nights later; the fare was observed 47 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Wellington from Sydney?

  • Distance: 1,384 miles (2,228 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Wellington International Airport (WLG), Wellington, New Zealand, UTC+12 on June 11, 2026.
  • Arrival: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia, UTC+10 on June 11, 2026.
  • Time difference: Sydney is 2 hours behind Wellington on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, New Zealand to Australia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 21 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Qantas QF164, non-stop, round-trip, 6 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Wellington to Sydney fare compare with other routes from WLG?

At $396, it ranked 2nd of the 16 round-trip fares we recorded from WLG (median $1,496). That is 28.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the WLG median of 22.4 cents across 16 round-trip routes.

Routes from WLG of similar length: Gold Coast (1,506 mi) at $456 and Nuku'alofa (1,507 mi) at $578.

Qantas had the cheapest fare on 3 of 16 WLG routes. It is the 15th longest of the 16 routes we track from WLG.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Sydney?

Of 8 departure airports with a fare to Sydney, Wellington (WLG) ranked 4th at $396. Lowest: $122 from Melbourne (MEL); highest: $1827 from Charlotte (CLT); 5 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Jetstar (4), Frontier (2), Air India Express (1) and Qantas (1).

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Australia?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Australia: Australian Department of Home Affairs: visa finder. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Pacific/Auckland, Australia/Sydney; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Wellington to Sydney flight questions

How far is Wellington from Sydney by plane?

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Wellington is about 1,384 miles (2,228 km) from Sydney on a great-circle line from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), heading west. It is the 15th longest of the 16 routes we track from WLG. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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About 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 1,384 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Qantas fare was nonstop. 8 airports in our feed had a fare to Sydney; this one ranked 4th, and 5 of the 8 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Sydney?

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On June 11, 2026, Wellington was on UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) and Sydney on UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney), so Sydney was 2 hours behind Wellington: noon in Wellington was 10:00 in Sydney. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $396 per person round-trip on Qantas flight QF164, departing June 11, 2026, returning June 17, 2026, nonstop. At $396, it ranked 2nd of the 16 round-trip fares we recorded from WLG (median $1,496). That is 28.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the WLG median of 22.4 cents across 16 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Wellington to Sydney?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Qantas flight, QF164, on June 11, 2026. Into Sydney, 5 of the 8 recorded fares were nonstop. From WLG, 2 of 16 were. Routes from WLG of similar length: Gold Coast (1,506 mi) at $456 and Nuku'alofa (1,507 mi) at $578.

Which airports serve flights from Wellington to Sydney?

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It departs Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand, and arrives at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia. An international flight, New Zealand to Australia. Qantas had the cheapest fare on 3 of 16 WLG routes.

Where else near Sydney can you fly from Wellington?

Gold Coast (OOL) $456Auckland (AKL) $103Nuku'alofa (TBU) $578Bali (DPS) $799Honolulu (HNL) $1046Port Louis (MRU) $2339All flights from Wellington →

Other cities with flights to Sydney

From Melbourne (MEL) $122From Brisbane (BNE) $145From Perth (PER) $361From Auckland (AKL) $432From Hyderabad (HYD) $660From Detroit (DTW) $1184

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