Sydney (Mascot) to Wellington (SYD–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,384 mi airlines 98/wk
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AY5045
AY Finnair
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT TT1
2:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
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AS5019
AS Alaska
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT TT1
2:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
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6E4934
6E IndiGo
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT T1
2:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK5047
EK Emirates
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT T1
2:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QF161
QF Qant
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT T1
2:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CI8653
CI China
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT T1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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6E4959
6E IndiGo
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT T1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AS5021
AS Alaska
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT TT1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AY5047
AY Finnair
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT TT1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QF163
QF Qant
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT TT1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK5002
EK Emirates
73H
6:40 PM
AEDT T1
11:50 PM
NZDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI6278
AI Air India
32N
6:50 PM
AEDT TT1
12:05 AM+1
NZDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4450
EY Etihad
32N
6:50 PM
AEDT T1
12:05 AM+1
NZDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4442
EY Etihad
320
6:50 PM
AEDT T1
12:05 AM+1
NZDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4404
EY Etihad
320
6:55 PM
AEDT T1
12:10 AM+1
NZDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AY5046
AY Finnair
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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BA7485
BA British
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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6E4915
6E IndiGo
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QF162
QF Qant
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS5018
AS Alaska
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EK5064
EK Emirates
73H
6:05 AM
NZDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EY4418
EY Etihad
320
3:55 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AI6277
AI Air India
32N
3:55 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4440
EY Etihad
32N
3:55 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ247
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
3:55 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS5020
AS Alaska
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
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EK5048
EK Emirates
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
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QF164
QF Qant
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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6E4948
6E IndiGo
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AY5048
AY Finnair
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CI8656
CI China
73H
4:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
AEDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Sydney (Mascot) to Wellington
8 carriers, 98 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 1,384 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

SYD–WLG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Alaska Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,384 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 14 73H 3h10
AS Alaska Airlines 14 73H 3h10 Oneworld
AY Finnair 14 73H 3h10 Oneworld
EK Emirates 14 73H 3h10
EY Etihad Airways 14 320, 32N 3h15
QF Qantas 14 73H 3h10 Oneworld
AI Air India 7 32N 3h15 Star Alliance
CI China Airlines 7 73H 3h10 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
32N Airbus A320neo – AI, EY
73H Boeing 737-800 – 6E, AS, AY, CI, EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + EK + EY (42 flights/wk, 43%)
Oneworld: AS + AY + QF (42 flights/wk, 43%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 7%)
SkyTeam: CI (7 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to WLG direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
107
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
172
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · WLG: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 8:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,384 mi / 2,228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance1,384 mi / 2,228 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights98 out / 107 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,384 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from SYD to WLG. The return direction has about 107 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL, CHC, ZQN, BNE, MEL, HLZ and NAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from WLG to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SYD to WLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SYD to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to WLG ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,384 miles (2,228 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 205 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.