How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways can get you from Sydney to Wellington in just under 3h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 36m. Sydney and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2227 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?

Consider Etihad Airways (81%), China Airlines (78%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Wellington.

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Average price	C$ 688

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Thu 4/3

9:50 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop15h 50m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

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C$ 338

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6:50 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

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C$ 392

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Thu 25/2

6:40 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

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Wed 30/12

9:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 471

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Wed 6/1

6:30 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop10h 35m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

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C$ 474

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6:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 45m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

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C$ 561

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

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Wellington

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 645

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WLG Wellington

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

11:00 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

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7:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop13h 20m

C$ 715

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Wed 18/11

7:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop9h 45m

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1 stop16h 00m

C$ 747

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Mon 5/4

6:50 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

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Fri 9/4

6:05 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 40m

C$ 839

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of C$ 526). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to WLG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Wellington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between C$ 345 and C$ 715 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 610 on Jetstar (5 Feb-10 Feb).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways can get you from Sydney to Wellington in just under 3h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 36m. Sydney and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2227 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Wellington?
Consider Etihad Airways (81%), China Airlines (78%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Wellington.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Wellington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Wellington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Wellington (average of C$ 526). Flying from Sydney to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to WLG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Wellington as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Wellington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between C$ 345 and C$ 715 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 610 on Jetstar (5 Feb-10 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Wellington

The most flights from SYD to WLG are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Wellington delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Sydney and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Wellington flights typically cost between C$ 345 and C$ 715 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 610 on Jetstar (5 Feb-10 Feb).