Airlines operating flights from Sydney to Auckland

Choose from 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sydney to Auckland over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 304 and round-trip tickets from NZD 549.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Auckland are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Sydney to Auckland

The distance between Sydney and Auckland is 2,158.13 km. It takes around 3 hours 7 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 304
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 549
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,158.13 km
Average flight time3 hours 7 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to Auckland

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sydney to Auckland?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Sydney to Auckland in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Auckland is August, with an average price of NZD 334. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching NZD 401.

NZD 401
NZD 368
NZD 334
NZD 301
    Cheapest
  • NZD 401
    Jun
  • NZD 358
    Jul
  • NZD 334
    Aug
  • NZD 348
    Sep
  • NZD 370
    Oct
  • NZD 363
    Nov
  • NZD 382
    Dec
  • NZD 383
    Jan
  • NZD 335
    Feb
  • NZD 340
    Mar
  • NZD 397
    Apr
  • NZD 368
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sydney to Auckland?

Average price of return flights from Sydney to Auckland purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, June is often the cheapest month for fly from Sydney to Auckland, with an average price of NZD 746. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 1,127.

NZD 1,127
NZD 937
NZD 746
NZD 556
  • NZD 746
    Jun
  • NZD 865
    Jul
  • NZD 836
    Aug
  • NZD 769
    Sep
  • NZD 889
    Oct
  • NZD 809
    Nov
  • NZD 1,127
    Dec
  • NZD 935
    Jan
  • NZD 861
    Feb
  • NZD 897
    Mar
  • NZD 969
    Apr
  • NZD 853
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sydney to Auckland on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Auckland is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Monday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 556
NZD 514
NZD 472
NZD 430
    Cheapest
  • NZD 556
    Mon
  • NZD 528
    Tue
  • NZD 472
    Wed
  • NZD 517
    Thu
  • NZD 541
    Fri
  • NZD 532
    Sat
  • NZD 493
    Sun

During the Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sydney to Auckland during Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Independence Day is scheduled for Jul 4. The lowest flight fares from Sydney to Auckland are available on Jun 30, starting from NZD 374.

NZD 516
NZD 445
NZD 374
NZD 303
  • NZD 374
    30
    Jun
  • NZD 449
    1
    Jul
  • NZD 463
    2
  • NZD 516
    3
  • NZD 448
    4
  • NZD 448
    5
  • NZD 386
    6

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Auckland (SYD-AKL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 304 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to AKL on Wed, Jul 29), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 549 departing on Fri, Aug 7 and returning on Sun, Aug 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Virgin Australia China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 7 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Auckland is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 76 flight per week flying from Sydney to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ110 (08:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Auckland, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 29, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 304.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Auckland is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Auckland on June 26, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 272.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Sydney Airport to Auckland Airport (SYD-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Sydney is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sydney to Auckland

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Auckland?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Sydney to Auckland on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Auckland is China Eastern Airlines, with an average fare of NZD 446.

NZD 376
NZD 446
NZD 517
NZD 587
NZD 657
China Eastern Airlines
NZD 446
China Eastern Airlines
LATAM Airlines
NZD 455
LATAM Airlines
Jetstar Airways
NZD 474
Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand
NZD 609
Air New Zealand
Emirates
NZD 646
Emirates
Qantas Airways
NZD 657
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sydney to Auckland?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Sydney to Auckland on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Sydney to Auckland is Qantas Airways, operating 50 flights per week.

38
42
46
50
Qantas Airways
50
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
49
IndiGo
China Eastern Airlines
44
China Eastern Airlines
Emirates
42
Emirates
American Airlines
42
American Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
42
Air Tahiti Nui

How many flights fly from Sydney to Auckland each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Sydney to Auckland on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Sydney to Auckland are most frequent on Sunday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

508
422
336
250
Highest
416
Mon
336
Tue
398
Wed
349
Thu
499
Fri
443
Sat
508
Sun