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Flights to New Zealand in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Zealand

Fri 27/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 1/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 5/11$490
Fri 4/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 5/11$498
Tue 1/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Fri 4/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 7/11$515
Sun 6/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 13/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 8/11$539
Fri 4/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Fri 11/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 6/11$542
Sun 6/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 8/1210:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 8/11$564

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Return from

$515

One-way from

$235

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$638

Good round-trip deal

$626 or less

Good one-way deal

$372 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Sydney to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

13:25-00:05

1 stop8h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$435
Fastest return journey

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/12

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$460

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$474

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Tue 1/12

10:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$490

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Sun 13/12

10:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$539

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Tue 15/12

10:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$567

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

18:30-23:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$592

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Fri 18/12

10:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$594

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

17:20-19:00

Nonstop3h 40m

$601

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

06:25-11:35

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/2

16:40-22:20

1 stop7h 40m

$621

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 3 hours 3 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Friday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $83
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $94
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $121
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $442

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Air New Zealand, China Eastern and Jetstar.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to New Zealand?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Blenheim is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Blenheim typically cost $50, while return flights cost around $108.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $316, however they can be found for as little as $120.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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