SYD - AKL

$182 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland

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Cheapest round-trip
$321
Typical prices: $448-$269
Jetstar
Tue 4/28Fri 5/1
SYD - AKL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$182
Typical prices: $177-$242
Jetstar
Wed 5/13
SYD - AKL • Non-stop
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Use the Airport Link train for a smooth departure from SYD.
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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Auckland

Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 1
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 5:20 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
$321Jetstar
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 22
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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AKL
3h 05mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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3h 50mnonstop
$322Jetstar
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:00 am - 4:05 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 am
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3h 50mnonstop
$323Jetstar
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 25
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 7:10 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
$324Jetstar
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:00 am - 4:05 pm
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5:20 pm - 7:10 pm
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$325Jetstar
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 9
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11:00 am - 4:05 pm
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12:40 pm - 2:20 pm
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$326Jetstar
Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 14
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12:40 pm - 2:20 pm
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$327Jetstar
Fri, Jun 26 - Tue, Jun 30
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3h 05mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 2:20 pm
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$333Jetstar
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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6:35 pm - 11:40 pm
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$335Jetstar
Wed, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 28
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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 round-trip flight from Sydney to Auckland?

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

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, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $385 respectively.

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

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 $435 on average.

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 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Auckland

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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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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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 seasonFebruary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was $182 for a one-way ticket and $321 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Auckland from Sydney.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Auckland?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Auckland flight route.

  • 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 nonstop flights from Sydney to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Auckland, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Auckland are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $393 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 $444 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and AKL 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 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 $222 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Auckland?

 
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,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 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,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 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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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,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 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,China Eastern,Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3546 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

4.0 OkayMarcia, Feb 2026
HYD - DXB
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

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

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

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

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

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

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

On board crew was very good. Crew was friendly, snacks were good, especially the chips. Seats seemed a bit cramped. Boarding seemed unorganized, as we were instructed to get to the gate an hour early and then just stood around until boarding.

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.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

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

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

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.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

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