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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
27%Trains in Wellington are 27% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney£2.44
Wellington£1.78
MealMid-priced restaurant
6%The average meal is 6% more expensive in Wellington than in Sydney.
Sydney£12.20
Wellington£12.93
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
48%A taxi fare in Wellington is 48% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney£3.41
Wellington£1.77
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee is 3% more expensive in Wellington than in Sydney.
Sydney£2.51
Wellington£2.59
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 2.26 NZD
1 NZD = 0.45 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 1383 miles
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 miles
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG)How far from city centre: 4 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Wellington

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Wellington?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Wellington at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Wellington is 90£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Wellington expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Wellington costs an average of 1.77 GBP, 48% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 3.41 GBP,

while train tickets costs 27% less in Wellington: 1.78 GBP against 2.44 GBP in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.93 GBP in Wellington, 6% more than the 12.20 GBP in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 3% more expensive in Wellington, with an average of 2.59 GBP , while in Sydney the coffee costs 2.51 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington?
The most popular months to book a flight from Sydney to Wellington are February, January and November, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Wellington, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from Sydney to Wellington?
The best time of the year to go to Wellington when flying from Sydney depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Wellington from Sydney in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, May and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sydney - Wellington.
How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Wellington?
The total flight time between Sydney and Wellington is of around 03:19 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,272 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Wellington compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Wellington's temperatures can go up to 22.98 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.7 ºC in Wellington, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3 mm precipitation, while Wellington have an average of 6 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Sydney and Wellington?

The main airport route flying between Sydney and Wellington is: Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Air New Zealand.

Emirates.

Which are the airlines with flights from Sydney to Wellington?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Sydney to Wellington are:

  • Air New Zealand.
  • Virgin Australia.
  • Emirates.

Qantas Airways, stopping in Auckland for 200 minutes minimum.

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