Sydney (Mascot) to Wellington (SYD–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–WLG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 1,384 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AS, AY, CI, EK, MH, MU | 14 | 73H | 3h10 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AS, AY, CI, EK, MH, MU |
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: AI, EY, OZ, SQ, TG, VA | 7 | 32N | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | AI, EY, OZ, SQ, TG, VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · WLG: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 8:00 PM in Wellington.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to WLG
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Qantas. With 133 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 133 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 282 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.