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— AKL
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Flights to New Zealand in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 1 September 2025.

Return from

$368

One-way from

$200

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10-22/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Sydney to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.
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Wed 15/1009:05SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1006:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$368
Thu 16/1006:15SYD - HLZ
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 23/1012:15HLZ - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$399
Sun 7/1206:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 12/1215:50AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$408
Tue 4/1106:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 12/1106:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$416
Sun 26/1006:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 29/1006:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$419
Tue 14/1006:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1008:30AKL - SYD
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$426

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

06:15-11:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Tue 28/10

12:15-13:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$266

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

06:15-11:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Mon 20/10

12:15-13:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$310

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

06:15-11:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Mon 20/10

12:15-13:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$347

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$368

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$408

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

15:50-17:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$408

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$428

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$428

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$428

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

06:35-14:40

1 stop10h 05m

$428

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 9 hours 32 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 31 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Friday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (74 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $86
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $212
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $190
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $154

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, LATAM Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on 1 September 2025.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated 1 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,316 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $53, while return flights cost around $72.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $157, however they can be found for as little as $55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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