Australia to New Zealand Β· 1,385 miles (2,229 km)

Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG): Air New Zealand and Qantas. The two airports are 1,385 miles (2,229 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Christchurch, Queenstown and Hamilton and more.

How many miles SYD to WLG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas7,500$91.20–150
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$71.20–130
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$91.20–330
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$121.20–430
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$71.20–300
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$80.30–152.75
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$71.20–130
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$99.20–158
American AAdvantageOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–130
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$86.20–220
Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–380

Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to WLG

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    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book SYD to WLG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SYD to WLG with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Jetstar logo
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  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Hamilton (HLZ)Jetstar, then Air New Zealand
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
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  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
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    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
    Air New Zealand logo
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SYD to WLG: common questions

How many miles does SYD to WLG cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to WLG?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG).

How far is Sydney from Wellington by plane?

Sydney (SYD) and Wellington (WLG) are 1,385 miles (2,229 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SYD to WLG award flights?

23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Sydney and Wellington?

The most direct connections are through Christchurch (CHC), Queenstown (ZQN), Hamilton (HLZ), Auckland (AKL) and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Christchurch.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.