AKL - SYD

C$ 201 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Sydney departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 383
Typical prices: C$ 371-C$ 520
Jetstar
Wed 6/5Mon 18/5
AKL - SYD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 201
Typical prices: C$ 181-C$ 268
Jetstar
Sun 15/2
AKL - SYD • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Air New Zealand offers free Wi-Fi on equipped planes.
Use the Airport Link train for quick access to Sydney.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
Jetstar Logo
5:20 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.
AKL
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
11:00 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
C$ 383Jetstar
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Jetstar Logo
6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
AKL
-
SYD
3h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SYD
-
AKL
3h 10mdirect
C$ 393Jetstar
Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Jetstar Logo
6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
AKL
-
SYD
3h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
6:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
SYD
-
AKL
3h 10mdirect
C$ 429Jetstar
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 17 May
Jetstar Logo
4:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
AKL
-
SYD
8h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
6:20 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
SYD
-
AKL
3h 05mdirect
C$ 433Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
AKL
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SYD
3h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SYD
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AKL
3h 15mdirect
C$ 437Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
AKL
-
SYD
3h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
2:50 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
SYD
-
AKL
7h 25m1 stop
C$ 443Jetstar
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 11 Jun
Jetstar Logo
4:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
AKL
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SYD
8h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
11:00 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
SYD
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
C$ 448Jetstar
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Jetstar Logo
12:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
6:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
SYD
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AKL
3h 10mdirect
C$ 458Jetstar
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Jetstar Logo
12:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
AKL
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SYD
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
6:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
SYD
-
AKL
3h 10mdirect
C$ 461Jetstar
Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Jetstar Logo
6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
AKL
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SYD
3h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
6:10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
SYD
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AKL
6h 35m1 stop
C$ 468Jetstar
Booking Insights

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 May.

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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday 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 March, where tickets cost C$ 415 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 582 and C$ 517 respectively.

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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Auckland to Sydney

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Qantas Airways

Qantas Premium Economy seats are 59 cm wide with a 97 cm pitch, offering great comfort.


Qantas Economy Class offers 81 cm seat pitch and free alcohol, including Australian wines.

United Airlines

Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, especially if you're in a higher boarding zone.


United's Economy Plus offers up to 15 cm more legroom than standard economy seats for added comfort.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch offers a row of seats with footrests for a flat space.


Air New Zealand offers free Wi-Fi for all fare classes on equipped planes.

Airports
AKL

For international departures, AKL offers an Express Lane for business and first-class passengers, speeding up your security experience.

SYD

Use the Airport Link train for a quick 15-minute ride from SYD to central Sydney, avoiding traffic even during rush hour.

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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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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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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL and SYD

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 201
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Sydney

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Sydney was C$ 201 for a one-way ticket and C$ 383 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Sydney?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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 C$ 193 or less one-way.
  • 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,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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 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,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,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Auckland to Sydney

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