Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand

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From Australia to New Zealand

What days are direct flights available from Australia to New Zealand?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Australia to New Zealand have been viewed 22,623 times in the past calendar month.

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

Consider Emirates, Jetstar or LATAM Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to New Zealand.

What are the most popular routes from Australia to New Zealand?

Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl, Melbourne - Auckland Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch when deciding on the best route from Australia to New Zealand.

What are the cheapest flights from Australia to New Zealand?

The cheapest flight price from Australia to New Zealand is $97. On average you can expect to pay $384. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $253.

What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to New Zealand?

Consider Cathay Pacific (86%), Malaysia Airlines (82%) or Thai Airways (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to New Zealand.

What airports serve Australia to New Zealand flights?

You’ll find different flight options for New Zealand at Australia’s leading airports. Flights depart daily from Sydney Airport as well as airports in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Sydney International Airport is the largest in the country, and all major airlines serve it. Only eight km from Sydney’s CBD, the airport is accessible by taxi, shuttle, or ride-share services. There is also a direct train link into the city, with a station conveniently located at the northern end of the terminal. Adelaide is the fifth busiest, and Brisbane, the third. Melbourne International Airport, is the second largest, and along with Perth International Airport, the fourth largest, offer service to New Zealand, with flight times for all airports varying from three to five hours.

Which airlines fly directly from Australia to New Zealand?

Many international carriers fly from Australia’s Sydney Airport to New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport each day, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. Christchurch International Airport is also a hub with direct routes from Australia on the same airlines.

What are the stopover options on flights from Australia to New Zealand?

The flight times between Australia and New Zealand are rarely long enough to warrant a stopover. For example, Sydney to Auckland is only three hours, while the longest flights are from Perth to Auckland, which last six hours or less.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Australia to New Zealand?

If you are the owner of an Australian passport, you do not need a visa or the NZeTA to enter the country of New Zealand. If you are in permanent residence in Australia or an Australian resident with a valid return visa, you need to request an NZeTA. If you have the right to reside in the UK, six months visits to New Zealand without a visa are allowed, but the NZeTA is mandatory. The same terms apply to citizens of visa waiver countries or regions, as well as citizens of a transit visa waiver country or region.