SYD - AKL

$268 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Auckland departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 15% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$460
Typical prices: $347-$520
Jetstar
Fri 21/8Sat 29/8
SYD - AKL • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$461
Typical prices: $344-$520
Jetstar
Sun 2/8Thu 6/8
SYD - AKL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 06m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 78% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Auckland!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Auckland

Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$460Jetstar
Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$461Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$462Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$464Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$465Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:20
AKL
-
SYD
3h 40mdirect
$471Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$474Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$475Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 14:10
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$477Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05
AKL
-
SYD
3h 50mdirect
$478Jetstar
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Auckland?

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

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.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Auckland, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Auckland, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 $452 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $543 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$268
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% 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.

  • What hotels provide free airport shuttle in Auckland?

    Although there are no hotels at the airport, there are several hotels in the area that provide complimentary shuttle service to and from Auckland Airport for their guests. Three such accommodation options that offer this amenity are Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport, Oakwood Manor Motor Lodge and Airport Travel Air Motor Inn.

  • Are there family facilities at Auckland Airport?

    Yes, there are facilities for families at Auckland Airport. There are parent's rooms located in the international terminal: ground floor by door 3 and opposite Subway at the food court and another near the Around NZ shop on the first floor. If necessary, The Collection Point at the departures terminal sells baby wipes, nappies and other essentials.

  • Is there a place to park at Auckland Airport?

    Yes, there are a few places to park at Auckland Airport. At the domestic terminal, there are P1, P2 and P3 and Blu Emu Parking space options, while at the international terminal, P7 is the multi-storey parking lot. Pronto Valet is a service at the airport providing premium parking for clients if desired.

  • What cash exchange options are there at Auckland Airport?

    Foreign passengers taking flights from Sydney to Auckland will be pleased to know that Travelex operates ten offices between the Domestic and International terminals to take care of all your currency exchange and wire transfer needs. The airport also has several ATMs dispersed around both the international terminal and the domestic terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was $268 for a one-way ticket and $461 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Auckland?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Auckland, with SkyTeam 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, Air Tahiti Nui or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Auckland are Air Tahiti Nui and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $758 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $701 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $308 or less one-way and $478 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.
  • Auckland International Airport (NKL), or simply Auckland Airport, is the busiest airport in the country as well as its main gateway. Auckland Airport is also a hub for the regional air carriers Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia, any of which you can choose if you are planning a flight from Sydney to Auckland.
  • Interested in having something to eat before your flight from Sydney to Auckland? If you do, then you can pick from among the long list of choices at the airport’s international terminal. Before the security checkpoint, you can find Chicken Confidential, McDonald’s and the Oliver Brown chocolate café. BBQ Chicken, Beer Deluxe and Bridge Bar are three options to be found after the security gates.
  • For those who have some time to spare or who simply wish to relax, you can make your way to Strata Lounge, which can be found past security in the international terminal at Sydney Airport and is available to all travellers, regardless of air carrier. Strata Lounge is open from 5 am - 1 am local time daily and you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi as well as international cuisine.
  • If you’re having trouble negotiating your way around Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, then you can seek out the airport ambassadors in their distinctive bright blue jackets whose job it is to provide you with the information you need to help you on your way. There are also two information desks located around the domestic terminal and the international terminal
  • For travelling to get to Sydney Airport, you can buy an Opal Card and take the Airport Link train from the city, while route 400 is the bus route that will take you to Terminals 1 and 3 from Bondi Junction and Ready2Go operates a private shuttle service to Terminal 2. Otherwise, you can get a ride or take a taxi.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl.
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

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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland. 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 Sydney to Auckland? 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 649 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
SYD - AKL
Read more Air New Zealand reviews

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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.

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Excellent plane, smooth boarding Friendly crew Clean flight till end Food can be little better

We were delayed for 7 hours. The staff and management could have organized the getting of seats on later flight earlier than 20 minutes before late takeoff. Everyone was worried and lost. Was chaos and it didn’t need to be.

couldn't work out how to work entertainment. seats a bit cramped.

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

My flight from Sydney to LA the headphones and the jack didn’t work. I informed the crew member it was an over 15 hour flight with no sound in entertainment. I asked if they had kosher or halal options in one of the flights to Brisbane, the crew member wasn’t pleasant in the reply. I took the vegetarian option that’s fine but surely the crew member can say no in a more pleasant way. Although I had a great time in Australia. Thank you

LATAM clearly does not have well-established policies re: luggage for international flights to Lima followed by domestic flights within Peru (in my case, from Lima to Cuzco). On the way in, they forced me to pay $50 in Lima to check my second carry on bag (the three bags were included in the fare from JFK to Lima). On the return trip, they told me at check in that I would have to pay $50 again at the gate (she said they couldn't accept the money at check in) Then, at the gate, they initially told me I would have to pay several hundred dollars to check the big bag through to JFK. I protested, and showed them a print out of an email saying the checked bag was included between LIM and JFK. Than a second woman showed up, and told me I wouldn't have to pay anything at all -- which was great news, of course -- but that means I was incorrectly charged the extra $50 on the incoming flight. Basically, just a mess. Also, their website is completely non-functional -- it was very cleear that all the airport staff knew the website was nonfunctional, too.

Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

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

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

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

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.

The boading process was fine. Had to wait for bus from tarmac to terminal. Had to go through 2 or 3 security checkpoints in Lima to make next connecting flight.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

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

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

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.

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

The flight take-off was delayed which was fine but the staff seemed pretty over their jobs. The seats are very uncomfortable and the food was pretty average. Overall is was okay.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Sydney to Auckland

Other airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Auckland according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.