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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Australia from $211

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SYD
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Wed 17/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/614:15
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$451
Sun 7/616:40
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/614:15
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$461
Thu 18/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 22/619:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/5$464
Tue 23/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 29/619:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/5$466
Thu 11/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 16/609:35
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$468
Mon 8/616:40
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 15/609:35
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/5$474
Sat 27/616:40
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 4/719:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/5$506
Sat 20/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 27/619:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$508
Mon 22/616:40
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 27/619:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$511
Thu 4/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/607:30
MEL
-
AKL
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$511
Wed 17/607:00
AKL
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 21/619:20
OOL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$513
Wed 3/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/607:30
MEL
-
AKL
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$515

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$451

One-way from

$211

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$578

Good round-trip deal

$420 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 17/6-20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Australia 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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AucklandCoolangatta

AKL - OOL

AKLOOL

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

07:00-08:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 22/6

19:20-00:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$464

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 15/6

23:55-05:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$536

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

17:25-19:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Tue 30/6

23:55-05:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$538

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 7/6

11:00-16:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$538

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Tue 23/6

11:15-16:25

Nonstop3h 10m

$538

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 22/6

23:55-05:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$538

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

17:25-19:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 10/6

11:00-16:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$538

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 19/8

11:00-16:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$540

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 4/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$553

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$557

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Australia

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Australia?

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to Australia. 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 New Zealand to Australia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Australia (average of $518). Flying from New Zealand to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 NZ to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Australia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Australia. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Australia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Friday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to Australia delayed?

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

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 10 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand from New Zealand to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
539 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
822 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 41,079 users have taken a look at flights from New Zealand to Australia.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Australia in 3h 35m. Fly via Jetstar, Air New Zealand, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 2214 km between New Zealand and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Australia are Jetstar ($134), LATAM Airlines ($183), and Air New Zealand ($202).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Australia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Australia 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 New Zealand to Australia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Australia (average of $518). Flying from New Zealand to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$147Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetstarCheapest$182Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Solomon AirlinesCheapest$215Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time92%
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China EasternCheapest$240Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$291Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$312Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$333Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$337Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$364Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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