Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Airlines

$128 Find cheap flights to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Zealand to Australia departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Australia

In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 45,783,531 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Best Australia Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydneydirect$375
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$430
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$380
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$397
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,025
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$800
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$714
Hobart
Hobart1 stop$747
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$329
Townsville
Townsville1 stop$861
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$977
Canberra
Canberra1 stop$778
Launceston
Launceston1 stop$735

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$128
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Coolangatta

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    An average direct flight from New Zealand to Australia takes 9h 10m, covering a distance of 4414 km. The most popular route is Auckland - Melbourne with an average flight time of 3h 50m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

    The cheapest ticket to Australia from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was $120 one-way, and $356 round-trip. The most popular route is Auckland Intl to Melbourne and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $428.

  • Which airlines fly to Australia?

    Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines & Emirates fly the most frequently from New Zealand to Australia.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Melbourne (34% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Sydney (22%) and Brisbane (17%). Searches for flights to Perth (9%), to Coolangatta (8%) and to Cairns (3%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Australia? 25% of our users found return tickets to Australia for the following prices or less: From Christchurch $1,140, from Auckland $1,756, from Wellington $2,757
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Australia flight deals.
See more tips

Top 5 airlines flying to Australia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Australia? 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.
8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 780 reviews
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Airline itself is great. While food was being taken off of my tray my beer spilled which was a total accident and I wasn’t upset about that, what was frustrating was I had to ask for towels to clean up and wipe my leg. It would have been left as is if I hadn’t.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sept 2024TPE - SEA
Read more China Airlines reviews

Airline itself is great. While food was being taken off of my tray my beer spilled which was a total accident and I wasn’t upset about that, what was frustrating was I had to ask for towels to clean up and wipe my leg. It would have been left as is if I hadn’t.

Bars and restaurants in Taipei close early. The lounge isn’t very good, but better than the public areas.

Short lay over. Seat assignment was terrible. Was traveling as a family and end up being seated separately. Will not use underpricer ever again.

Unable to set seat assignment. Got a call from presumably “China airlines representative” but was asking for an exorbitant amount for the seat assignment. Was traveling as a family end up being assigned to different seats as a result. Will never use underpricer again.

Not many selections for entertainment. Bulk head seats are no longer available with out fee at the counter. That’s pretty lame.

All of the staff were very helpful, polite I was very satisfied with China Airlines The food was normal for airlines but I’m sure they could do better

Everything was efficient. Good leg room. Food was good. Staff were friendly.

I would have liked to know how to order a special meal (for medical purposes) before the flight.

Staff very friendly and helpful Everything was clean and most important on time Unfortunately let down by the quality of the food Would be very happy to use them again

The flight who provided services on my row had some not-nice attitude and not smiling at all.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

The flight was delayed over 2 hours. We had to wait on the plane and the air conditioning was turned off. The food was average and the cutlery was wooden!

Paper boarding passes needed, so you need to add the time at the kiosk or desk to get them at the airport

The boading process was fine. Had to wait for bus from tarmac to terminal. Had to go through 2 or 3 security checkpoints in Lima to make next connecting flight.

It was a long and boring flight with no entertainment and no meal only a drink and very bad bag of chips

The crew was super friendly and respectful, they made me feel well all the fly , thanks delta

Check-in was a total disaster, almos a full hour in the line

My experience it was okay but have many thinks to be better. For example the food, the comfort.

Just some cookies and water. There could be other options for food.

You delayed my trip three days for no reason other than your lack of preparedness, did not offer any compensation, including food or a bed. I couldn’t trust you so I moved up my return flight and lost another day at the end of my trip to hopefully make sure I make my next flight. I will never fly LATAM again. You have the worse accountability and reliability and clearly do not care that your clients have lives and what it cost to fly to another country.

Airline lost my luggage and after 20 days it has not been returned nor refunded any money.

They offered food. The crew passed by again offering water. I enjoyed the two seating section. I think is very comfortable instead of the three seat way, unless you seat in the middle; which it's not bad, but I wouldn't prefer. All and all, I think the lay out of the seating rows are better than other airlines so far( I haven't tried many anyways). The lay out makes the getting in and out to use the restroom less uncomfortable and cramped. First time flying with Latam. I will fly with them again

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.

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.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

Book Cheap Australia Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

6/3Thu
directJetstar
3h 40mAKL-SYD
9/3Sun
directJetstar
3h 05mSYD-AKL
$375
15/12Sun
directJetstar
3h 40mAKL-BNE
13/3Thu
directJetstar
3h 15mBNE-AKL
$380
3/3Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mAKL-SYD
4/3Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mSYD-AKL
$430
2/3Sun
directAir New Zealand
4h 15mAKL-MEL
5/3Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mMEL-AKL
$430
1/12Sun
directLATAM Airlines
3h 50mAKL-SYD
6/12Fri
directLATAM Airlines
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$452
29/11Fri
directLATAM Airlines
3h 50mAKL-SYD
6/12Fri
directLATAM Airlines
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$454
2/12Mon
directQantas Airways
4h 15mAKL-MEL
7/12Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$529
22/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 40mAKL-SYD
29/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$532
30/11Sat
directChina Airlines
3h 35mAKL-BNE
6/12Fri
directChina Airlines
3h 15mBNE-AKL
$546
31/12Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 50mAKL-MEL
7/1Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 25mMEL-AKL
$692

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

15/12Sun
directJetstar
3h 30mAKL-OOL
$128
10/12Tue
directJetstar
3h 40mAKL-SYD
$135
10/2Mon
directAir New Zealand
4h 15mAKL-MEL
$167
8/12Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$174
24/11Sun
directLATAM Airlines
3h 50mAKL-SYD
$179
1/12Sun
directLATAM Airlines
3h 50mAKL-SYD
$181
8/12Sun
directChina Airlines
3h 50mAKL-MEL
$228
26/11Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 35mAKL-BNE
$249
15/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$280
15/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$285

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights to Australia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

20/11Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
27/11Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$472
19/11Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 40mAKL-SYD
26/11Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$534
20/11Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 40mAKL-SYD
24/11Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$539
19/11Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mAKL-BNE
23/11Sat
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mBNE-AKL
$597
20/11Wed
directJetstar
3h 30mAKL-OOL
30/11Sat
directJetstar
3h 00mOOL-AKL
$633
19/11Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 35mAKL-BNE
26/11Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 15mBNE-AKL
$668
19/11Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 35mAKL-BNE
24/11Sun
directChina Airlines
3h 15mBNE-AKL
$694
20/11Wed
directJetstar
3h 30mAKL-OOL
29/11Fri
directJetstar
3h 00mOOL-AKL
$701
16/11Sat
directLATAM Airlines
3h 50mAKL-SYD
19/11Tue
directLATAM Airlines
3h 10mSYD-AKL
$839
18/11Mon
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
8h 10mAKL-BNE
21/11Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
8h 50mBNE-AKL
$979

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight to Australia

Cabin class types available on flights to Australia

Cabin classes available on flights to Australia. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.