Cheapest airlines flights from Sydney to Auckland

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Sydney to Auckland, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Sydney to Auckland in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$162, and round-trip direct flights start at US$270.

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

Sydney to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Sydney and Auckland is about 2,158.13 km. The average flying time from Sydney to Auckland is around 3 hours 10 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$162
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$270
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,158.13 km
Average flight time3 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sydney to Auckland

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Auckland is Mar, with an average price of US$180; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$214.

US$214
US$197
US$180
US$163
    Cheapest
  • US$205
    Jan
  • US$197
    Feb
  • US$180
    Mar
  • US$207
    Apr
  • US$191
    May
  • US$194
    Jun
  • US$201
    Jul
  • US$187
    Aug
  • US$195
    Sep
  • US$207
    Oct
  • US$203
    Nov
  • US$214
    Dec

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Auckland is Mar, with an average price of US$378; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$631.

US$631
US$505
US$378
US$252
    Cheapest
  • US$454
    Jan
  • US$415
    Feb
  • US$378
    Mar
  • US$565
    Apr
  • US$419
    May
  • US$441
    Jun
  • US$484
    Jul
  • US$468
    Aug
  • US$430
    Sep
  • US$497
    Oct
  • US$453
    Nov
  • US$631
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Sydney to Auckland 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 Sydney to Auckland is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$311
US$292
US$273
US$253
    Cheapest
  • US$308
    Mon
  • US$297
    Tue
  • US$274
    Wed
  • US$303
    Thu
  • US$311
    Fri
  • US$299
    Sat
  • US$272
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$162 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to AKL on Mon, Mar 16), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$270 departing on Mon, Feb 9 and returning on Wed, Feb 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways China Eastern Airlines Air Tahiti Nui 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 10 minutes to fly from Sydney to Auckland.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Auckland 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 Sydney to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ110 (08:02)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Auckland, 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, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just US$162.
    · 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 Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Auckland is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Auckland on January 20, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$160.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Sydney Airport to Auckland Airport (SYD-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Sydney 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.