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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland

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NZ Return flights from $575
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$575
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$575
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Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$577
Dep. Sat 03 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$577
Dep. Sun 20 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$577
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$577
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 14 Mar$577
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$577
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$587
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$587
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$591
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$595
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$595
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$601
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$601
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Thu 08 Oct$627
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$627
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$637
Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$663
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$713
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$723
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$723
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Tue 07 Jul$724
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$746

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Auckland

Return fares from Sydney to Auckland by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$499
Aug 2026
$490
Sep 2026
$463
Oct 2026
$423
Nov 2026
$423
Dec 2026
$563
Jan 2027
$652
Feb 2027
$540
Mar 2027
$565
Apr 2027
$798

The cheapest month to fly to Auckland is October 2026, with return fares from $423 — 47% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $798).

When Should You Fly to Auckland?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Auckland, with return fares from $423. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $798.

Across the year, return fares to Auckland average around $542. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Auckland Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Auckland return airfares.

July 2026
$499
August 2026
$490
September 2026
$463
October 2026
$423
November 2026
$423
December 2026
$563
January 2027
$652
February 2027
$540
March 2027
$565
April 2027
$798

Average Sydney to Auckland Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Auckland return airfares.

July 2026
$749
August 2026
$717
September 2026
$733
October 2026
$772
November 2026
$733
December 2026
$835
January 2027
$794
February 2027
$719
March 2027
$715
April 2027
$891

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Auckland

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Auckland?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Auckland cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Auckland is $462.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Auckland is 23 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Auckland?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Auckland is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Auckland?

China Airlines, China Southern, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Auckland take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Auckland?

The IATA code for Auckland is AKL. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -37.00478, 174.7834.

When should you book flights to Auckland?

From our data, you should book flights to Auckland 60 days out.


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