Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Auckland, Air Tahiti Nui or Emirates?

Accepted Answer

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 $737 and an overall rating of 8.5, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $690 and an overall rating of 8.1.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Auckland take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Sydney generally make it to Auckland in 3h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,473 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sydney and Auckland per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Auckland, with an average flight time of 3h 06m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 72 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Sydney and Auckland per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Auckland, with an average flight time of 3h 06m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 72 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was $262 for a one-way ticket and $408 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Sydney and Auckland are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (39 flights per week), Air New Zealand (26 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Sydney and Auckland are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (39 flights per week), Air New Zealand (26 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:10 and will be landing in Auckland at 12:20.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Auckland jets off at 19:25 and lands at 00:30.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Auckland. They are: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, China Eastern, Emirates, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with LATAM Airlines at $188 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Auckland. They are: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, China Eastern, Emirates, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with LATAM Airlines at $188 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have special assistance services?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

How do I get from Auckland Airport into the city?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What hotels provide free airport shuttle in Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Are there family facilities at Auckland Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Is there a place to park at Auckland Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What cash exchange options are there at Auckland Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Auckland is March, where tickets cost $446 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $637 and $521 respectively.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Auckland is March, where tickets cost $446 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $637 and $521 respectively.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

How often are flights from Sydney to Auckland delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Auckland historically see delays in approximately 28% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 109 minutes.

Question 30

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 22% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 31

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 32

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 33

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 34

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

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 13 weeks before departure.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

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 13 weeks before departure.

Question 37

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Auckland from Sydney usually cost between $350 and $583 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $408 on Jetstar (15 Nov–25 Nov).

Question 38

What are the most popular airlines flying to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Auckland is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

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