Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $452 and $597 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $448 on Jetstar (18 Nov–6 Dec).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $452 and $597 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $448 on Jetstar (18 Nov–6 Dec).

Question 3

How often are flights from Auckland to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 2,601 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar can get you from Auckland to Sydney in just under 3h 50m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Auckland and Sydney is about 2158 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Sydney round-trip from $166. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $181, and Jetstar, from $183. China Eastern is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $163 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $181 and Air New Zealand from $188 one-way.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Sydney (average of $475). Flying from Auckland to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Sydney

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $176. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $391 on average, our data indicates $749 when flying from Auckland to Sydney.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Sydney from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (83%), Malaysia Airlines (83%), Air India( 82%).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SYD?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To fly from Auckland to Sydney, you need to book a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Kingsford Smith (SYD). Nonstop flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Auckland Intl take 3h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 77 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Kingsford Smith offered by 7 different airlines.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Sydney.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to Sydney. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Sydney with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Sydney become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Sydney from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$448
One-way from	$191
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$507
Good round-trip deal	$169 or less
Good one-way deal	$238 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$166	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$181	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$183	Average$457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$276	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$289	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$359	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$403	Average$723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights

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

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Sydney?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SYD?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $452 and $597 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $448 on Jetstar (18 Nov–6 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Sydney

The most flights from AKL to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Sydney delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $452 and $597 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $448 on Jetstar (18 Nov–6 Dec).