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Flight deals from Auckland International to Sydney

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Sydney.P13,979 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,979, select.
Sydney.P14,811 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,811, select.
Sydney.P15,571 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,571, select.
Sydney.P15,974 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,974, select.
Sydney.P16,005 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,005, select.
Sydney.P16,212 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,212, select.
Sydney.P16,212 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,212, select.
Sydney.P16,212 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,212, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland International to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
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May
from P14,811
Jun
from P13,979
Jul
from P16,212
Aug
from P15,974
Sep
from P16,545
Oct
from P17,544
Nov
from P17,647
Dec
from P19,540
Jan
from P20,032
Feb
from P18,986
Mar
from P17,544

Direct flights from Auckland International to Sydney

Auckland International to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Auckland International to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Auckland to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP13,979
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week651

Finding cheap flights from Auckland International to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland International to Sydney is P13,979. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Auckland International to Sydney.
Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Auckland International to Sydney.
As of April 2025, there are 651 flights per week flying from Auckland International to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Sydney is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Sydney Airport on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney two hours behind Auckland.

  • You can choose from 116 weekly Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 20:05.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Travel nonstop to Sydney with one of these carriers and discover this incredible part of Australia:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.

  • With 72.37% of its services arriving as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating AKL to SYD flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between AKL and SYD include:

    • Christchurch International Airport

    • Wellington International Airport

    • Queenstown Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • Right now, P5,990 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P13,979. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from AKL to SYD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKL to SYD.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • 69.31% of flights that leave from Auckland Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • If you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's main sights.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sydney in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

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