Q: Can I fly back to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl?

Returning to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Auckland Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Sydney Kingsford Smith. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Auckland Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith. Find deals

Question 1

How popular is this Sydney to Auckland flight route?

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Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl have been viewed 23,360 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland round-trip?

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According to our current data, AirAsia X ($289), and Jetstar ($393) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Auckland. AirAsia X is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

Can I fly to Auckland Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Most visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Auckland Intl.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Auckland Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering Auckland Intl.

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Question 4

Can I fly back to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl?

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Returning to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Auckland Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Auckland Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Auckland?

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When booking a flight from Sydney to Auckland, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia X, Emirates or Fiji Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Auckland?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $152. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $289 on average our data indicates $809 when flying from Sydney to Auckland.

Question 7

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Auckland?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Auckland on time: Malaysia Airlines (64%), Virgin Atlantic (63%), ANA (61%).

Question 8

Can I find flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on AirAsia X for just $289, but on average you can expect to pay $344.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Auckland under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Auckland is less than $338.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Auckland for under $500?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Auckland within the next 7 days for less than $500.

Question 11

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

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Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Auckland from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Auckland Intl (AKL) should be relatively easy as there are 54 daily flights to Auckland from 9 different airlines. 2h 55m is how long a flight from Sydney to Auckland Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Auckland?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Auckland?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Auckland, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 105% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $998 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,244.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

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August can be a great time to fly to Auckland from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $657. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $370. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Question 16

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Auckland (SYD - AKL)?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

Question 17

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Jetstar is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Sydney to Auckland. Flights from Jetstar travelling this route typically cost $454.97 RT. This price is typically 86% cheaper than other airlines that offer Sydney to Auckland flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $326. The most popular departure airport in Sydney when flying to Auckland is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Auckland is Auckland Intl Airport. When flying from Sydney to Auckland, Jetstar flights are 33% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 18

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AirAsia X is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Sydney to Auckland. Flights on this route from AirAsia X typically cost $464.00 RT, a price that is 62% cheaper than the average Sydney to Auckland flight. The cheapest flight found was $329 RT. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the most common Sydney airport to take off from when flying to Auckland. Auckland Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Auckland. When flying from Sydney to Auckland, AirAsia X flights are 20% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 19

What airports serve Sydney to Auckland?

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When you’re flying to Auckland from Sydney, you’ll leave Australia from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). The airport lies to the south of the city centre, roughly 8 km away, in the suburb of Mascot. In normal daytime traffic, it will take you around 15min to drive there, or you can catch a bus on the N20 route that will make the trip in around 30min. As it’s the main international airport in Sydney and the home of Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, it’s a busy transport hub. Similarly, you’ll arrive at New Zealand’s largest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL). It’s a bit further out from the city centre, lying about 21 km away near the suburb of Mangere. This is about a 20min drive, or you can catch a Skybus that will take around 40min. Auckland International is the main hub for Air New Zealand, so it’s also a bustling, modern airport.

Question 20

Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to Auckland?

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You will be able to choose from two to three direct flights from Sydney to Auckland every day. These are roughly equally split between the two countries’ national carriers, Qantas and Air New Zealand. Both of these airlines offer direct flights out of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, and you can expect a normal flight time of just about 3h before landing at Auckland International Airport. Some flights are slightly shorter, but the difference is only a matter of about 10min, so unless you’re really in a hurry, you can choose any of the direct flights you like.

Question 21

What are the layover options between Sydney to Auckland?

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Some of the flights out of Sydney to Auckland are one-stop flights. The main carrier airlines that operate these are, once again, Qantas and Air New Zealand. These can add quite a significant amount of time to the overall trip without providing much in the way of price savings; in fact, you’ll often find that the direct flights are cheaper. The main layover city for Air New Zealand flights is Melbourne, with layover times ranging 4h-4h 30min. Qantas flights make their layovers at Brisbane Airport (BNE), with the standard layover time of just around 2h.

Question 22

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

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Australian citizens are free to travel to New Zealand without requiring a visa. All you will need is your passport, and the only requirement here is that your passport remains valid for a minimum of three months after you leave. Auckland Airport also has a Customs eGate service, for those over the age of 12 who have a biometric ordinary passport or an electronic passport. This will allow you to clear customs more quickly and efficiently.

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$479	From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl
One-way from	$195	One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
AirAsia X	Cheapest$285	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search AirAsia X flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$287	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jetstar flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$307	Average$574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$419	Average$832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$471	Average$658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$476	Average$671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$499	Average$826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$566	Average$1,175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Fiji Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$3,665	Average$12,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search Singapore Airlines flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
86%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
13%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	59daily flights
Monday	57daily flights
Tuesday	57daily flights
Wednesday	55daily flights
Thursday	53daily flights
Friday	55daily flights
Saturday	45daily flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Auckland

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)

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