Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Auckland for under $700?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Auckland within the next 7 days for less than $700.

Question 3

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday.

Question 4

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Auckland under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Auckland is less than $370.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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

Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.

Question 7

Can I find flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Auckland for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $319, but on average you can expect to pay $359.

Question 8

How long is the flight from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Sydney to Auckland will take you 3h 05m. Sydney and Auckland are separated by a distance of 2171 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to Auckland flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl have been viewed 49,091 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Auckland round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar ($319), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Auckland. Jetstar is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 is 1 daily flight to Auckland from 6 different airlines. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Sydney to Auckland Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $319 on average our data indicates $599 when flying from Sydney to Auckland.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Returning to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Auckland Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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

Question 15

How many flights depart from Sydney to Auckland on average per day?

Accepted Answer

1 flight departure from Sydney to Auckland per day on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 100% of flight departures

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Auckland, book at least 57 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $456 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $572.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Auckland one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $193. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Auckland for a low price.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

May can be a great time to fly to Auckland from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $365. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $228. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 20

What airports serve Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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 21

Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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 22

What are the layover options between Sydney to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

SYD - AKL	Price	$202 - $452
AKL	Temperature	11 - 20 °C
AKL	Precipitation	70 - 130 mm

0%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
25%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
75%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	1daily flight
Monday	1daily flight
Tuesday	1daily flight
Wednesday	1daily flight
Thursday	1daily flight
Friday	2daily flights
Saturday	0daily flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Auckland

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

How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland

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