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$160 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Sydney

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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland to Sydney (AKL-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Sydney.
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06:20 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$394Jetstar
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Sat, 22 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
06:20 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
06:25 - 11:30SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$396Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
06:20 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$397Jetstar
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Sat, 22 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
06:20 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$399Jetstar
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Sat, 22 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
07:35 - 09:25AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
11:40 - 16:50SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$472LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 4 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
07:35 - 09:25AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
11:40 - 16:50SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$474LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 4 Mar - Thu, 6 Mar
10:40 - 12:10AKL-SYD
3h 30mdirect
13:15 - 18:30SYD-AKL
3h 15mdirect
$546China Eastern
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 11 May
06:40 - 08:20AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
07:05 - 12:15SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$568Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
06:00 - 07:45AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
07:10 - 12:20SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$570Qantas Airways
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Thu, 1 May - Sun, 4 May
07:30 - 09:15AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
08:55 - 14:05SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$587Emirates
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Thu, 15 May - Wed, 21 May

Flights from Auckland to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Auckland to Sydney, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $736 and $631 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Sydney?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,726, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$160
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Sydney

When to book flights from Auckland to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Sydney

  • Are there hotels at Sydney Airport?

    Rydges Sydney Airport is your pick of hotels if you wish to find a bed as soon as possible after touching down on the runway. Located directly across from T1, Rydges has a variety of rooms to choose from. The superior queen room is available for A$ 234 (≈ NZ$ 245). and provides a private shower and blackout curtains so that you can freshen up and catch up on sleep.

  • What is the easiest way to get to the city from Sydney Airport?

    Hop on a train from Sydney Airport and you will arrive in the city centre in approximately 15 min. The airport train station is conveniently located close to Terminal 1 (T1) where you will arrive. You will need to purchase an Opal Card which is the public transport card required in Sydney, and a one-way trip to the city will cost A$ 14.30 (≈ NZ$ 15).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Sydney was $92 for a one-way ticket and $226 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Sydney?

    When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Sydney?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Sydney, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Sydney are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $756 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $615 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $261 or less one-way and $663 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying from Auckland to Sydney for the weekend or a short trip, consider leaving your car parked at Auckland Airport (AKL). A range of secure options are available, including economy, standard and executive parking. In economy parking your car will be further away from the airport terminals, however the price will be lower. Standard parking will mean that your car is a shorter walk from the terminal but without the extra services that executive parking offers, which include valet parking and covered walkways.
  • If receiving a meal on your flight is important to you, consider flying with Air New Zealand. On the flight from Auckland to Sydney you will be given a complimentary meal, which often provides the choice of either seafood or meat as the main. Air New Zealand also provides high quality in-flight entertainment including recently released movies and classic TV shows.
  • In the unlikely event that your luggage goes missing, head to the help desk located on level 3 of Terminal 1 (T1) at Sydney Airport (SYD) to report your case.
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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Auckland to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 460 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025ORD - SFO
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Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

Staff encountered friendly and helpful. Flight delayed 1 hour due to mechanical issue, but made it through Atlanta immkgration and security in plenty of time,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

reliable, relatively relaxed, helpful and kind staff and clean airplanes. No need for more.

Very poor ! Latam is really excellent in mistreating its premium passengers and their family. They should go out of business for good.

Only complaint is that the entertainment system wasn’t working on our seats and some others.

Please guy check the food I almost end up to the hospital

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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