Cheapest airlines flights from Auckland to Sydney

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Auckland to Sydney, including China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Emirates logo Emirates
Air Tahiti Nui logo Air Tahiti Nui
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Auckland to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$131, and round-trip direct flights start at US$292.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Auckland to Sydney Flight Details

The distance between Auckland and Sydney is about 2,158.13 km. The average flying time from Auckland to Sydney is around 3 hours 39 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$131
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$292
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,158.13 km
Average flight time3 hours 39 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Auckland to Sydney

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Auckland to Sydney?

The average price of one-way flights from Auckland to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Sydney is February, with an average price of US$143; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$181.

US$181
US$162
US$143
US$124
    Cheapest
  • US$154
    Mar
  • US$181
    Apr
  • US$169
    May
  • US$159
    Jun
  • US$166
    Jul
  • US$147
    Aug
  • US$154
    Sep
  • US$158
    Oct
  • US$171
    Nov
  • US$171
    Dec
  • US$172
    Jan
  • US$143
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney?

The average price of round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney are found during August, with an average price of US$351. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$574.

US$574
US$463
US$351
US$240
    Cheapest
  • US$395
    Mar
  • US$450
    Apr
  • US$399
    May
  • US$414
    Jun
  • US$496
    Jul
  • US$351
    Aug
  • US$529
    Sep
  • US$481
    Oct
  • US$448
    Nov
  • US$574
    Dec
  • US$568
    Jan
  • US$445
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

Average weekly flight prices from Auckland to Sydney by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Sydney is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$245
US$225
US$204
US$184
  • US$204
    Mon
  • US$231
    Tue
  • US$219
    Wed
  • US$215
    Thu
  • US$221
    Fri
  • US$217
    Sat
  • US$245
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Sydney during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Auckland to Sydney during Easter Day.

During the Easter Day period, the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney were available on Apr 14 with the lowest price being US$138.

US$322
US$230
US$138
US$46
    Cheapest
  • US$288
    Apr 8
  • US$322
    Apr 9
  • US$209
    Apr 10
  • US$222
    Apr 11
  • US$279
    Apr 12
  • US$224
    Apr 13
  • US$138
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney (AKL-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$131 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to SYD on Fri, May 8), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$292 departing on Tue, Apr 28 and returning on Sun, May 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to Sydney with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Qantas Airways Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand 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 39 minutes to fly from Auckland to Sydney.
  • 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 105 flight per week flying from Auckland to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5044 (19:20)
  • 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 Fri, May 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$131.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Sydney on March 23, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$128.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Auckland is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Auckland to Sydney

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Auckland to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, LATAM Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Auckland to Sydney, with fares starting at US$197.

US$170
US$197
US$225
US$252
US$279
LATAM Airlines
US$197
LATAM Airlines
Jetstar Airways
US$202
Jetstar Airways
China Eastern Airlines
US$205
China Eastern Airlines
Air New Zealand
US$262
Air New Zealand
Emirates
US$270
Emirates
Qantas Airways
US$279
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Total flights from Auckland to Sydney across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most frequent flights from Auckland to Sydney, with 56 flights per week.

37
43
50
56
Qantas Airways
56
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
52
IndiGo
China Eastern Airlines
45
China Eastern Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
43
Air Tahiti Nui
Emirates
43
Emirates
China Airlines
43
China Airlines

How many flights fly from Auckland to Sydney daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Auckland to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Auckland to Sydney is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

517
443
368
294
Highest
425
Mon
368
Tue
419
Wed
389
Thu
517
Fri
482
Sat
516
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to 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 based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.