Cheap flights from Auckland to Sydney from $197

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SYD
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or June, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Thu 11/617:20
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Sun 14/606:20
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$452
Wed 22/410:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 27/411:15
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3$456
Sat 9/506:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 11/509:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$460
Sun 6/912:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 13/906:20
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$462
Thu 30/417:20
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 2/509:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/3$463
Thu 7/517:20
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 11/509:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$464
Mon 18/506:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Fri 5/606:20
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$466
Fri 24/415:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 29/409:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$467
Fri 24/415:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 26/406:20
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$469
Thu 25/606:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 6/709:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$470
Thu 9/706:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Thu 16/709:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$471
Fri 24/415:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 30/411:00
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$473

Find flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$452

One-way from

$197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/6-14/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Auckland to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Sydney that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

17:20-19:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/9

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

$467

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

17:20-19:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

18:35-23:40

Nonstop3h 05m

$473

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

17:20-19:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

$473
Fastest return journey

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$484

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

16:40-22:15

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$534

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

16:40-22:15

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$535

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/7

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$547

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

06:00-14:35

1 stop6h 35m

$555

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

07:00-12:00

1 stop7h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

$582

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

18:20-20:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

07:10-12:20

Nonstop3h 10m

$648

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 90 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Auckland to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 17 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andLATAM Airlines from Auckland to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

    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 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 96 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Kingsford Smith offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Sydney flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

    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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Sydney round-trip from $167. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $189, and China Eastern, from $197. Jetstar is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $153 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $179 and Air New Zealand from $185 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Sydney?

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (86%), Jetstar (85%), Virgin Australia( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $433 on average, our data indicates $429 when flying from Auckland to Sydney.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Auckland to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$167Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$189Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$197Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest$269Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$270Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$345Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$648Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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