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Cheapest round-trip
$321
Typical prices: $305-$382
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AKL - SYD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $143-$214
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Tue 9/1
AKL - SYD • Non-stop
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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SYD
3h 50mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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AKL
3h 05mnonstop
$321Jetstar
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SYD
3h 50mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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AKL
3h 05mnonstop
$322Jetstar
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 14
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SYD
3h 50mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
$324Jetstar
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 14
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SYD
3h 50mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
$325Jetstar
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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3h 50mnonstop
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9:05 am - 2:10 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$328Jetstar
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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3h 50mnonstop
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9:05 am - 2:10 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$330Jetstar
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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3h 50mnonstop
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9:05 am - 2:10 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$332Jetstar
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SYD
3h 50mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
$333Jetstar
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 11
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12:40 pm - 2:20 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 11:45 pm
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$335Jetstar
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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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?

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

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 your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 $335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $403 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Auckland to Sydney?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $408 on average.

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, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Auckland to Sydney

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL and SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Low season

March

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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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 is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Sydney was $142 for a one-way ticket and $321 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Auckland and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from Auckland to Sydney.

  • 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop 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 $464 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 $443 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline. Booking your flights between Auckland and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 $203 or less one-way and $453 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to Sydney?

 
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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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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

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Direct returns

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

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