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Cheap flights to Wellington from $279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BOS — WLG
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Wellington in 2024

Find the latest flights to Wellington in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 13 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$546

Return from

$462

One-way from

$279
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Wellington
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)

Cheap flights to Wellington in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Wellington in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 13 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Wellington in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Thu 13/609:05SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 30mJetstar
Tue 18/621:10WLG - SYD
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/5$462
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/620:45WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$468
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/620:45WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$471
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/618:55WLG - SYD
1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$475
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$480
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$483
Thu 13/612:20SYD - WLG
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$484
Thu 13/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/619:20WLG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$490
Tue 25/610:45SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/715:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$493

Wellington 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Wellington in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data were last updated on 13 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Wellington in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 13/609:05SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 30mJetstar
Tue 18/621:10WLG - SYD
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/5$462
Wed 28/809:05SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 05mJetstar
Sat 7/920:10WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/5$463
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/620:45WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$468
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/620:45WLG - SYD
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$471
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/618:55WLG - SYD
1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$475
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$480
Thu 13/609:15SYD - WLG
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$483
Thu 13/612:20SYD - WLG
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$484
Thu 13/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/619:20WLG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$490

Flights to Wellington departing soon

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Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Wellington. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Tue 21/508:10SYD - WLG
1 stop25h 20mJetstar
Fri 24/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/5$495
Tue 21/518:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$671
Tue 21/513:05SYD - WLG
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$720
Tue 21/518:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/515:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$816

One-way flights to Wellington

Explore one-way flight options to Wellington for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 13 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Wellington in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Wellington instead by using the search form above.
Wed 12/611:35SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$279
Thu 23/511:35SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$280
Wed 29/511:35SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$282
Wed 26/611:35SYD - WLG
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$283
Wed 19/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$285
Wed 31/711:35SYD - WLG
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$289
Sun 26/511:35SYD - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$291
Thu 16/511:35SYD - WLG
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$298
Wed 12/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$303

Direct flights to Wellington

Thu 13/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$495
Thu 13/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$496
Mon 17/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$512
Thu 13/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$516
Thu 1/818:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/815:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$524
Sun 2/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$528
Fri 28/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/715:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$542
Tue 18/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$562
Wed 19/618:25SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/615:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$565

Average price of flights to Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Wellington is currently $288 while a return flight costs $555. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Wellington (average of $358). Flying to Wellington in September will prove the most costly (average of $454). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$612

February

$566

March

$557

April

$580

May

$542

June

$610

July

$678

August

$605

September

$687

October

$596

November

$608

December

$666

Peak season

The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, is located at the southern tip of the North Island on the edge of a sweeping harbour. Nicknamed ‘Windy Wellington’ by locals, it’s true that the city experiences lively gusts most of the year due to its exposed location on the Cook Strait. Still there’s much about this cool little city to charm visitors into taking cheap flights to Wellington, even if it’s just a stopover before heading north or south. From December to the end of February is generally the busiest time of year for visitors to Wellington. The warmer summer weather also coincides with the school holidays, so don’t be surprised if flight tickets are markedly higher than normal at this time. Wellington is a foodie city so be sure to check out some of its numerous cafes, restaurants and bars to sample the local produce and creative cuisine by top chefs. Popular events people book flights to Wellington for include: the Wellington Rugby Sevens in February, the World of Wearable Art (WOW) awards in September and the Toast Martinborough Festival in November.

Off Season

Although any time of year is great for visiting, if you like wild weather then winter is a good time to book cheap flights to Wellington. Bring warm clothing and wet weather gear, jackets and raincoats are advised; leave the umbrella at home, it will be torn from your grip in a flash. Be prepared to spend most of your time visiting indoor attractions or hunkered down in warm cafes drinking hot chocolate.

Temperature and rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WLG

Temperature

9 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

Mid to late-March is considered the optimal time of year to book a flight to Wellington as it is the most stable month weather wise and kids are back at school. Temperatures range between 14 – 18C at this time of year so bring a light jacket in case the weather changes. Book a couple of weeks ahead and travel mid week (excluding Fridays and Mondays) for discounted flight ticket prices.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Wellington should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 13 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Wellington, such as Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.1
Very Good
3,963 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.0
Very Good
246 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.7
Good
971 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

6.8
Okay
642 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

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  • How long is the flight to Wellington?

    Flights from Sydney to Wellington – 3 hrs 15 mins Flights from Brisbane to Wellington – 3 hrs 50 Flights from Melbourne to Wellington – 3 hrs 40 mins Flights from Perth to Wellington – 8 hrs 50 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Wellington?

    Virgin Australia, Jet Star and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flights to Wellington and service Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Emirates and Qantas also operate flights to Wellington from the main Australian cities but you’ll generally pay more with these carriers.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Wellington International Airport (WLG) is located 5.5 km south east of the city centre. The Airport Flyer express bus service leaves every 15 minutes and travels to the Hutt Valley, via Wellington central, to Queensgate. Taxi ranks are situated outside the baggage claim area on level 0 of the terminal building. There are five car rental companies that have desks at the airport if you plan on touring the area.

  • What does WLG mean?

    WLG is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A WLG flight refers to a flight to Wellington Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington?

    If you book a flight to Wellington, you will be flying into Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington. On average, Wellington has 18 flights from Sydney per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wellington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wellington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wellington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wellington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington?

    Wellington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington. One-way flights to Wellington Airport typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $96.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $88, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Wellington Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wellington Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wellington Airport?

    Yes. Wellington Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the closest property to Wellington Airport (0.0 km away from Wellington Airport).

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