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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $250-$441
Jetstar
Fri 9/11Mon 9/21
SYD - AKL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$187
Typical prices: $233-$324
Jetstar
Mon 1/25
SYD - AKL • Non-stop
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Air New Zealand adds free Wi-Fi on most 777s and Neos for this short hop.
Qantas Economy Class offers 32-inch legroom; Air NZ Skycouch adds comfort.
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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

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:20 am - 11:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 7:20 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 50mnonstop
$327Jetstar
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:00 am - 2:10 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:00 amAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$327Jetstar
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:25 am - 11:35 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 9:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$332Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:40 pm - 11:45 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 9:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$332Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:20 pm - 12:30 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 9:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$403Air New Zealand
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:50 am - 1:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 9:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$410Air New Zealand
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:10 am - 12:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 8:05 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mnonstop
$431Qantas Airways
Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 11
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7:15 pm - 12:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 8:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mnonstop
$458Qantas Airways
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:05 am - 12:15 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 8:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mnonstop
$525Emirates
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:05 am - 12:15 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 8:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mnonstop
$526Emirates
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Auckland from Sydney usually cost between $266 and $378 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $327 on Jetstar (Sep 11-Sep 16).

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 Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Auckland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday 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 March, where tickets cost $320 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $373 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 $397 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 26% 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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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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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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 season

March

Cheapest flight

$187
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% 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

  • 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 is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was $187 for a one-way ticket and $327 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 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 $453 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 $464 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 $230 or less one-way and $367 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.

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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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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

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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,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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