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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

Thu, 24 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$348Jetstar
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Thu, 24 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05AKL-SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$376Jetstar
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Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
19:55 - 21:40AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 23:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$496Air New Zealand
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 08:45AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 23:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$534Air New Zealand
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Wed, 24 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
19:05 - 20:50AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 12:20SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$539Qantas Airways
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
China Eastern Logo
10:40 - 12:10AKL-SYD
3h 30mdirect
China Eastern Logo
14:15 - 19:30SYD-AKL
3h 15mdirect
$545China Eastern
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Thu, 10 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 07:45AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
19:25 - 00:35SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$547Qantas Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Fri, 3 Oct
LATAM Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:50 - 17:55SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$551LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
LATAM Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:35AKL-SYD
4h 05mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:50 - 17:55SYD-AKL
3h 05mdirect
$554LATAM Airlines
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Fri, 27 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
China Eastern Logo
10:40 - 12:10AKL-SYD
3h 30mdirect
China Eastern Logo
13:15 - 18:30SYD-AKL
3h 15mdirect
$568China Eastern
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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.

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 Monday, 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 August, where tickets cost $439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $649 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$147
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% 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 $96 for a one-way ticket and $227 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, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Sydney are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $664 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 $595 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $231 or less one-way and $213 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?

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, +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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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, +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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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 483 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025NAN - LAX
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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

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

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.

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.

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.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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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