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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland (SYD-AKL)

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

Wed, 23 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
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06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
£166Jetstar
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Thu, 24 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
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06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
£167Jetstar
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Fri, 18 Jul - Thu, 24 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
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06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
£175Jetstar
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Fri, 18 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
£177Jetstar
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Thu, 30 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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09:55 - 15:10SYD-AKL
3h 15mdirect
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20:00 - 21:45AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
£295Air New Zealand
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Thu, 3 Jul - Thu, 10 Jul
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:50 - 16:55SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
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07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
£313LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Emirates Logo
19:15 - 00:25SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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19:00 - 20:40AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£330Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Emirates Logo
19:15 - 00:25SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 07:35AKL-SYD
3h 35mdirect
£331Emirates
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Fri, 18 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
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19:25 - 00:35SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 13:25AKL-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
£392Qantas Airways
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
19:25 - 00:35SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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06:10 - 13:25AKL-SYD
9h 15m1 stop
£392Qantas Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Auckland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SYD

For a smooth departure from SYD, use the priority queue available for first- and business-class passengers, and those with an APEC Business Travel Card.

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AKL

Upon arrival at AKL, consider hiring a car if you plan to explore the North Island immediately. Popular destinations are 2-3 hours away by car.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Auckland flights

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

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Find cheap flights to Auckland

Planning a trip from Sydney to Auckland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland, 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 Sydney to Auckland is August, where tickets cost £205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £324 and £282 respectively.

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

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 £286, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland, 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 Sydney to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Auckland

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£100
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Auckland

When to book flights from Sydney to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Auckland 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 Sydney to Auckland

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have special assistance services?

    Yes, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has many assistance services for travellers with disabilities or special needs. There is a free service assisting the visually impaired to navigate the airport, as well as braille on all ATMs. All transport options to and from Sydney Kingsford Smith have designated disability areas for ease of access. There is also a hidden disability program, where you can collect a lanyard from the administration or information desks to indicate to staff that you may need support.

  • How do I get from Auckland Airport into the city?

    There are a few ways to get to Auckland City Centre from the airport, depending on your budget and preference. The SkyBus is popular, at NZ$ 17 (A$ 15.77) one way for an adult; it runs roughly every 30min and takes around 45-50min, depending on traffic. Rideshare is common in New Zealand, and Auckland Airport licenses various rideshare companies. The rideshare zone is behind the car park for the domestic terminal, and it is outside Door 11 for the international terminal. There are also taxi zones outside the arrivals area, and the rate can vary from NZ$ 38 to NZ$ 75 (A$ 35.25-69.60) one way.

  • Do I need a visa before flying from Sydney to Auckland?

    If you're flying from Sydney to Auckland as an Australian citizen with an Australian passport you won't need a Visa. If you're travelling from a Visa Waiver country (which includes the UK) or are a permanent resident of Australia, you will need to get a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority), instead of a visa.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Sydney International Airport (SYD)?

    Qantas Club members will usually have complimentary access to the Qantas Sydney International Business Lounge if their flight is with eitherJetstar or Qantas. Jetstar passengers flying Business Max will also have access to this lounge. There's also a Premium Plaza Lounge open to all passengers for an extra fee.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on this trip?

    To reduce the carbon footprint of your Sydney to Auckland flight, consider booking with Air New Zealand. They're aiming to be the world's most fuel-efficient airline and have committed to reducing their carbon intensity between 28.9% between 2019 and 2030. They do this with sustainable aviation fuel and a modernised fleet.

  • Does Auckland Airport (AKL) offer Special Assistance?

    Auckland Airport does offer Special Assistant services. If you book this through your airline ahead of time, someone can meet you at the gate to help you through the airport. They can also provide mobility equipment and many of the airport's taxi and shuttle companies can provide wheelchair hoists.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was £136 for a one-way ticket and £226 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Auckland?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Auckland are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of £305 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 £300 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Sydney to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Sydney 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 Sydney to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Auckland from Sydney 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 Sydney to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Auckland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £166 or less one-way and £291 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has some of the best airport shopping in Australia. If you have time before your flight to treat yourself or pick up gifts for friends or family overseas, there is plenty to choose from, including luxury brands, Australian designer brands and classic souvenirs.
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) has an online shopping site known as The Mall, where you can shop online before travelling into Auckland and even use the Click & Collect feature for an entirely contactless shopping experience once you arrive.
  • To keep up to date with your flight, processing times and even traffic in Auckland, download the free Auckland Airport app for your smartphone. You can check that everything’s on track and add dining or shopping to your itinerary before even leaving Sydney.
  • Jetstar and Air Asia offer the most frequent flights from Sydney to Auckland. Economy Class fares for both airlines include a cabin bag and a personal item. Air Asia offers ticket changes and seat selection for an extra fee and Jetstar lets you book checked luggage for an extra fee.
  • Most airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland are budget airlines. If you prefer to fly with a major airline, there are occasional flights offered by Emirates and Qantas.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Auckland?

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

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 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, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

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Direct returns

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, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 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, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Auckland

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

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

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

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.

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.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

We departed and landed on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, the crew were lovely. Online checkin worked well and the self service bag drop at the airport worked well. The a/c was an Airbus A330 and has been fitted with a good entertainment system with lots of choice in many languages. The price I paid for the flight was competitive with other airlines apart from the budget carriers, none of whom I was familiar with so I stuck to an airline I have used in previous visits to South America.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

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!

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.

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

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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

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