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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

Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
19:55 - 21:40AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
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12:00 - 20:35SYD-AKL
6h 35m1 stop
$292Air New Zealand
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$370Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$372Jetstar
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$388Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$391Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$393Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$396Jetstar
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$411Jetstar
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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$413Jetstar
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Thu, 14 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
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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 round-trip flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Sydney, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is 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 March, where tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $648 and $562 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% 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 types of seats are available on Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    Air New Zealand offers business-class seats, which provide extra legroom, a complimentary meal and drinks and access to Air New Zealand lounges. Premium economy offers additional legroom and enhanced amenities, including premium meals and priority check-in, and economy is the standard class of seats.

  • What is the luggage policy for LATAM Airlines flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    The luggage policy for LATAM Airlines flights typically includes a weight limit of 23 kg per bag for checked luggage, with additional fees for bags weighing more. Premium-business and premium-economy passengers have different luggage allowances. Carry-on luggage is generally limited to one 10 kg bag for Light, Plus or Top fare tickets, with larger allowances for premium-business and premium-economy passengers.

  • What services are available in economy class on AirAsia X flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    AirAsia X's services in economy class may vary depending on the fare type you select. For example, the Standard fare includes the option to add checked luggage, meals, seat selection and inflight entertainment, while the Flex fare includes additional flight change options and luggage. The Premium fare includes services such as access to premium lounges, increased luggage allowances and priority boarding.

  • How can I get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to the city centre?

    Sydney Airport's Link offers transfers to and from the airport, with trains running every 5 to 10 minutes from the different airport terminals. The train takes approximately 13 minutes to reach the city’s central station. Punchbowl Bus Company operates a bus from Sydney Airport to the city centre.

  • 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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $190 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, Air New Zealand or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Sydney are Air New Zealand and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $595 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $528 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $227 or less one-way and $204 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.
  • Domestic flights at Auckland Airport (AKL) fly from the Domestic Terminal, which has two piers: Pier A and Pier B. Airlines like Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and QantasLink offer flights at this terminal from Auckland to Sydney.
  • Flights from Auckland to Sydney with United Airlines allow infants under 2 to fly for free when sitting on a parent's lap, with no need to purchase a ticket.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
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

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 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, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 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

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, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 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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Reviews of the top 5 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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 502 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, July 2025AKL - SFO
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

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

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

entertainment was not good; the shoulder strap on Business class seat did not sit well across the body (more like across the neck); the food was not hot and the special meal promoted by insert in the menu was not available to us

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

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.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

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

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?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

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

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

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

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

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.

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