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Flights from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland to Sydney Flight Overview

The distance between Auckland and Sydney is approximately 2,158.13km. The average flight time between Auckland and Sydney is 3 hours 45 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£103
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand AKL-SYD 3h 45m · Direct Mon, Sep 7
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Cheapest return
£234
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand AKL-SYD 3h 45m · Direct Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,158.13km
Flight distance
3h 45m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Auckland to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £103 and round-trip tickets from £234.

Airlines operating flights from Auckland to Sydney

You can choose from 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Auckland to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Sydney?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Auckland to Sydney in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney is February, with an average price of £108. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £137.

£137
£123
£108
£94
    Cheapest
  • £128
    Aug
  • £117
    Sep
  • £120
    Oct
  • £130
    Nov
  • £130
    Dec
  • £130
    Jan
  • £108
    Feb
  • £113
    Mar
  • £134
    Apr
  • £125
    May
  • £134
    Jun
  • £137
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Average price of return flights from Auckland to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, August is often the cheapest month for fly from Auckland to Sydney, with an average price of £259. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £435.

£435
£347
£259
£171
  • £259
    Aug
  • £401
    Sep
  • £365
    Oct
  • £340
    Nov
  • £435
    Dec
  • £431
    Jan
  • £338
    Feb
  • £379
    Mar
  • £424
    Apr
  • £359
    May
  • £346
    Jun
  • £361
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Auckland to Sydney during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Auckland to Sydney are available on Sep 2, starting from £106.

£140
£123
£106
£89
    Cheapest
  • £134
    28
    Aug
  • £140
    29
  • £110
    30
  • £108
    31
  • £110
    1
    Sep
  • £106
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as £103 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to SYD on Mon, Sep 7), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £234 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Thu, Sep 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 45 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 77 flight per week flying from Auckland to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF144 (14:27)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 7, with one-way flights priced at just £103.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Sydney is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Sydney on August 31, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at £106.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Auckland Airport to Sydney Airport (AKL-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Auckland is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Auckland to Sydney is £163. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Auckland to Sydney is £442. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Auckland and Sydney, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Prices displayed on this page are all-inclusive (including taxes, fuel surcharges, civil aviation development fund, etc.), with all fees confirmed before payment. Fees for luggage, meals, Wi-Fi, or other additional services are also included as shown in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours—sometimes even in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.