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Cheap Flight Deals to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Sydney.
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Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$408Jetstar
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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 20 May
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$420Jetstar
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Mon, 5 May - Thu, 8 May
Air New Zealand Logo
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 23:05SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
$516Air New Zealand
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Tue, 29 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:45 - 18:05SYD-CHC
7h 20m1 stop
$530Air New Zealand
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Tue, 29 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:35 - 14:45SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
$560Qantas Airways
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:50 - 16:55SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$622LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Sun, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 23:55SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
$662Qantas Airways
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Fri, 9 May - Tue, 13 May
LATAM Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:50 - 16:55SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$666LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 30 Apr - Sun, 18 May
Emirates Logo
16:40 - 18:10CHC-SYD
3h 30mdirect
Emirates Logo
07:50 - 12:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$730Emirates
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
Emirates Logo
19:05 - 20:50AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
Emirates Logo
07:10 - 12:20SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$745Emirates
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sydney

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

What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from Auckland, at $721 return. The most popular connection is from Christchurch to Sydney and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $516 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Sydney?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sydney from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Sydney costs $1,063 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $204 and departed from Auckland. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Sydney which costs $1,452 on average, and Christchurch to Sydney, which costs $1,914 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sydney is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,238. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,661 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $475 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $744 and $638 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $475.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Sydney depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $410 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sydney is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $998.

What is a good deal for flights to Sydney?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Sydney, 25% of our users found tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Auckland $722 return, from Queenstown $1,267 return, from Christchurch $1,304 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Sydney Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$182
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Sydney

When to book flights to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Sydney based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Sydney flights

  • Can I get a SIM card when I arrive at Sydney Airport?

    Vodafone and Optus both have stores located within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal. You will be able to purchase a SIM with unlimited domestic calls and 10GB of data for A$ 30 (≈NZ$ 31.50).

  • Can I get picked up by an Uber at Sydney Airport?

    Uber and other ridesharing platforms are permitted to pick up passengers from Sydney Airport. Follow the signs to the Priority Pickup area once you clear customs, where your designated driver will meet you. The cost of a trip to the central business district of Sydney will be A$ 55 (≈NZ$ 58).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from Auckland, at $721 return. The most popular connection is from Christchurch to Sydney and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $516 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport from central Sydney?

    There are 7 km between Sydney city centre and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the name of Sydney’s airport?

    Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, also commonly referred to as Kingsford Smith or Sydney. The airport code is SYD.

  • How much is a flight to Sydney?

    On average, a flight to Sydney costs $1,063. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $204 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Sydney are there each week?

    Each week there are around 169 direct flights from within New Zealand to Sydney. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sydney

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sydney? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Queenstown $844, from Auckland $2,662, from Wellington $5,201
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sydney flight deals.
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) helps service not only Australia’s most populated city, but also the expanse of national parks and wilderness that surround it. The Blue Mountains (62 km) and Royal National Park (36 km) are popular travel destinations close to Sydney and can be both be reached within an hour’s drive.
  • You can do your duty free shopping when you arrive at Sydney Airport. A large range of electronic equipment, jewellery and perfume is available within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal at Sydney Airport. Be mindful that the maximum value of duty free items purchased cannot exceed A$ 900 (≈NZ$ 945).
  • An AirportTrain links Sydney Airport to the city centre. Once your flight lands and you pick up your luggage, head towards the right hand side of the International Terminal where you will see signs leading to the train station. The trip in to the city takes approximately 20 min and a one-way ticket can be purchased at the station for A$ 18.70 (≈NZ$ 19.50).
  • Car rental agencies have their offices located within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal, directly to the left of the main exit. You can find a number of major global rental companies represented here, including Budget, Hertz, Avis and Thrifty.
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Prefer to fly direct to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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

Direct departures

New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +76 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +76 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +77 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +76 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +76 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +77 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Sydney. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3192 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
Airline reviews

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

More organised boarding process. It was a circus. Otherwise absolutely top class flight

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

Very good!! If at all, the business class chair/bed was bit small!! It’s because of older plane- as was told!

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

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

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

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

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

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.

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.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

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

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

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

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