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Cheap Flights from Sydney to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$388
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$480
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$571
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$484
Napier
Napier1 stop$665
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$799
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$664
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$289
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$839
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$1,075
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$929
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$1,043
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$743
Whangarei
Whangarei1 stop$929
Taupo
Taupo1 stop$906
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$388
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$480
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$571
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$484
Napier
Napier1 stop$665
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$799
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$664
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$289
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$839
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$1,075
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$929
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$1,043
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$743
Whangarei
Whangarei1 stop$929
Taupo
Taupo1 stop$906

Book Cheap Sydney to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to New Zealand

Sat, 29 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:15SYD-HLZ
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:35HLZ-SYD
3h 30mdirect
$289Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:15SYD-HLZ
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:15 - 13:45HLZ-SYD
3h 30mdirect
$347Jetstar
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 09:05SYD-AKL
12h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:00 - 10:30AKL-SYD
3h 30mdirect
$464Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 00:30SYD-AKL
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:20 - 18:05AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
$472Air New Zealand
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Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 14:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 17:35WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
$524Qantas Airways
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Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 14:50SYD-WLG
3h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 07:45WLG-SYD
3h 40mdirect
$525Qantas Airways
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Sat, 22 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 14:50SYD-WLG
15h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 14:35WLG-SYD
7h 30m1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 14:50SYD-WLG
6h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 14:35WLG-SYD
7h 30m1 stop
$542Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 14:15SYD-ZQN
3h 00mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 22:25ZQN-SYD
6h 55m1 stop
$614Virgin Australia
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
07:30 - 16:40SYD-ZQN
7h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 16:25ZQN-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$620Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Sydney to New Zealand flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Hamilton, at $216 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $345.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $577, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $664 and $589 respectively.

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

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

For Sydney to New Zealand, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from New Zealand back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

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 New Zealand, 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 a flight from Sydney to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Hamilton

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Can I find cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand with no stopovers en route?

    Direct flights are available from Sydney to various New Zealand airports. You can fly direct to Auckland from Sydney with AirAsia X, LATAM Airways, and JetStar in around 3 hours. Direct flights to Wellington are also available with Qantas and with Emirates. These flights also take roughly 3 hours. If you want to fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch, you can also fly with these airlines.

  • Should I apply for a visa before visiting New Zealand?

    Australian travellers will not need to get a visa before they visit New Zealand. Instead, you will just need a valid Australian passport.

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

    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 New Zealand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Sydney to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Sydney to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $578 on average. Morning departures are around 4% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $652.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $350 one-way - $505 round-trip
  • If you plan to visit the Wai-O-Tapu thermal springs and want to find cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand, the most affordable option is to fly direct to Auckland Airport (AKL) and then take a domestic flight from Auckland to Taupo (TUO). Flights from Auckland to Taupo take around 40 minutes. Once you land in Taupo, you will find yourself around 40 minutes from the thermal springs by car.
  • Passengers flying to New Zealand for a work event can take advantage of the on-site conference facilities at Wellington Airport (WLG). The conference room can hold up to 80 guests and offers spectacular views of the airport runways.
  • Want to stay overnight when you land at the airport? Both Auckland Airport and Christchurch Airport (CHC) have on-site hotels where you can enjoy a peaceful rest after your journey. Passengers landing at Auckland Airport can check in at the Novotel Auckland Airport, which is located a 2-minute walk from International Arrivals. You can also stay at the ibis Budget Auckland Airport, which is situated just a 5-minute walk from the terminals. At Christchurch Airport, you can stay at the Novotel, which is located outside Arrivals through Exit 9, or at the Sudima Airport Hotel, which is a 5-minute walk away.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to New Zealand? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

4.0 OkayAlaa, Oct 2025DXB - ZRH
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The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

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

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

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

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

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

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👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

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

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.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

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

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

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

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.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

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

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

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

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

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

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

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

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

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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

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