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

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 3h 13m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. 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 Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 8:45 am and will be landing in Wellington at 2:00 pm.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 3h 13m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. 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 Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 8:45 am and will be landing in Wellington at 2:00 pm.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Wellington jets off at 6:45 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Wellington, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Is it possible to fly direct from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Accepted Answer

You can fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington Airport with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Alliance Airlines with an average flight time of approximately 3h. There are also connecting flights from Sydney to Wellington with Qantas, Emirates, and Air New Zealand.

Question 8

Which terminals are best to fly into at Wellington for connecting flights?

Accepted Answer

Wellington Airport has one passenger terminal that is situated in the east part of the airport. The terminal is split into three piers, the northwest, the southwest, and the south.

Question 9

Are there any onsite hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Accepted Answer

There are several hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG) including Rydges Wellington, InterContinental, The ibis, Grand Mercure, The Airport Motel, and the Comfort Hotel. At Sydney Airport (SYD), you can find the Holiday Inn, Pullman, Rydges, Travelodge, and Stamford Plaza.

Question 10

Which terminals are best for connecting flights at Sydney Airport and Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Accepted Answer

The three terminals at Sydney Airport (SYD) are separate and due to this, passengers are advised to allow for additional time for flight connections to facilitate travel between terminals. Wellington Airport (WLG) has a single terminal with one check-in area; however, passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for disembarking, security, and boarding.

Question 11

Are there any special attractions at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Airport has a number of things to do to suit an array of tastes. The airport has many shops, including Mimco, for those last minute must have accessories; Kikki.K, an Aussie gift store with a range of keepsakes for your friends and family; Lonely Planet, for the wondering and keen explorer; Guardian chemist, for those pre-flight must haves; and Beach Culture, for those unmissable beach numbers—just a small variety of what Sydney airport has to offer.

Question 12

What are the best transportation routes from Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Accepted Answer

Wellington Airport (WLG) is just 8 km away from the Central Business District (CBD) and the journey time is around 15–25min, depending on traffic. There are taxis available just outside the baggage claim area in the main terminal, on the ground floor, where Door G provides easy access. The taxi fares range from NZ$ 30–40 (A$ 28–38).

Question 13

How can I get to Wellington centre on a budget?

Accepted Answer

There is also an airport shuttle available; shuttles are located outside the baggage claim area and can be booked online or through the app. In addition, two Metlink bus routes connect to the airport with the major route being route 91, known as the "Airport Flyer", providing transport to the airport from Wellington central and Wellington railway station. Route 2 is the second bus route which is a 5min walk away from the terminal. Public transport is limited to buses due to the airport being quite a distance from Wellington railway station.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Wellington is May, where tickets cost C$ 500 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 762 and C$ 625 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 Sydney to Wellington. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Wellington is May, where tickets cost C$ 500 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 762 and C$ 625 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Wellington, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 8:45 am and will be landing in Wellington at 2:00 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Wellington jets off at 6:45 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

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Is it possible to fly direct from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Wellington Airport (WLG)?

You can fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington Airport with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Alliance Airlines with an average flight time of approximately 3h. There are also connecting flights from Sydney to Wellington with Qantas, Emirates, and Air New Zealand.

Which terminals are best to fly into at Wellington for connecting flights?

Wellington Airport has one passenger terminal that is situated in the east part of the airport. The terminal is split into three piers, the northwest, the southwest, and the south.

Are there any onsite hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

There are several hotels at Wellington Airport (WLG) including Rydges Wellington, InterContinental, The ibis, Grand Mercure, The Airport Motel, and the Comfort Hotel. At Sydney Airport (SYD), you can find the Holiday Inn, Pullman, Rydges, Travelodge, and Stamford Plaza.

Which terminals are best for connecting flights at Sydney Airport and Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Are there any special attractions at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

What are the best transportation routes from Wellington Airport (WLG)?

How can I get to Wellington centre on a budget?

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Wellington?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Wellington?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Wellington, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

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 Sydney to Wellington.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Sydney 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 Sydney to Wellington?

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

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

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 Wellington from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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