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£105 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Sydney

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Cheapest return fare
£235
Typical prices: £293-£217
Air New Zealand
Tue 19/5Sat 23/5
AKL - SYD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£105
Typical prices: £113-£157
Jetstar
Fri 1/5
AKL - SYD • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Tue, 19 May - Sat, 23 May
Air New Zealand Logo
20:05 - 21:50
AKL
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SYD
3h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:20 - 00:30
SYD
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AKL
3h 10mdirect
£235Air New Zealand
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 19:10
AKL
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£241Jetstar
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 19:10
AKL
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£242Jetstar
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 19:10
AKL
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£244Jetstar
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 30 May
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06:15 - 08:05
AKL
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£246Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
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12:40 - 14:20
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£247Jetstar
Tue, 16 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:20
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£248Jetstar
Tue, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Jul
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:20
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£249Jetstar
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:20
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£250Jetstar
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 19:10
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
£250Jetstar
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Auckland to Sydney flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Sydney departing in May.

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.

When flying from Auckland to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Auckland, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 August, where tickets cost £238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £322 and £300 respectively.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Auckland to Sydney

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£105
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Sydney

  • How do I get to the Auckland Airport?

    The most direct public transport from the city to Auckland Airport is the SkyBus Express. This shuttle bus runs 24h a day and takes about 45min from the city to the airport. The bus has several stops or pick up points in Auckland, including the Grand Mercure Hotel at the waterfront and the shops in Mt Eden. You can also find public bus routes such as the 380 into the city, or buses to the Papatoetoe Train Station.

  • Is there anything to eat at the Sydney Airport?

    Coopers Alehouse in the International Arrivals Area of Terminal 1 at the Sydney Airport is a good place for a bite to eat or to meet someone off the plane. If you’re after a burger, there is a McDonald's near Exit A, or you can grab a coffee at the nearby Veloce Espresso bar. If none of these places take your fancy, there is a food court in the Terminal 1 check-in area, on the second floor above the arrivals.

  • How do I get from the Sydney Airport to Circular Quay?

    There is a train which connects to the Central Station and to Circular Quay from the Sydney Airport. You can purchase tickets from the train station, or use a rechargeable Opal Card. The Opal Card is useful for anyone staying in Sydney for a few days or more as it provides discounted fares on the city trains, buses, and ferries. Alternatively, you can use the Redy2Go shuttle for door-to-door service, able to be booked at the travel desk in the airport arrivals area.

  • Are there any lounges at the Auckland Airport?

    No matter which airline you are flying with, you can pay to enter the Strata Lounge at the Auckland Airport in the International Terminal. The lounge is open from 05:00–01:00 every day. To guarantee entry, you can book online at the Auckland Airport website before your flight, or you can alternatively just pay at the door. Services at the lounge include food and drinks, shower facilities, workstations, and a children’s play area.

  • Where can I pick up some last-minute supplies at Auckland Airport?

    Before heading over to the International Terminal to catch your flight, you can stop over at Auckland Airport’s Shopping Centre, located near the ibis Budget Hotel. Here you’ll find a supermarket, chemist, doctors office, and a warehouse department store. In the terminal, you can pick up travel supplies, inflight reading material, or even a quick snack at Relay, located past security.

  • 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 £105 for a one-way ticket and £235 for a return.

  • 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Sydney, with oneworld 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, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of £352 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £294 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Auckland to Sydney? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £180 or less one-way and £254 or less round-trip.
  • There are several different airlines that offer a direct service from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Air New Zealand offers regular flights, or if you want to fly local, so does Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.
  • If you would like to make some duty-free purchases at Auckland Airport, there is some duty-free shopping as you arrive, or you can order online on the airport website and arrange to pick it up from a selected airport store.
  • If you’re being dropped off at the Auckland Airport, you can pull into the Drop & Ride area by following the signs from Verissimo Drive. You will have 20 minutes free parking to say goodbye. There is then a free bus service that will take you directly to the International Terminal.
  • To help your kids burn off energy before their flight, you can find a children’s play area in the International Terminal of the Auckland Airport near the McDonalds, or another near Glamping Grounds. There are also Parents Rooms for young families in the Food Court.
  • If you have valuable luggage that you need to protect, you can find luggage wrapping services offered by SmarteCarte at the Auckland Airport, located in the International Terminal near the check-in area.
  • For those needing to transfer between the Domestic and International terminals at the Auckland Airport, it takes about 10 minutes to walk following the yellow lined pathway. Alternatively, there is a complimentary shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to Sydney?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 621 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

8.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
IAH - ORD
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

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