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Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from $298

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AKL
8 May — 15 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 April 2026.

Wed 22/418:45
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 29/420:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$534
Sun 26/423:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 3/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$536
Sun 23/823:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 30/820:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$537
Wed 9/923:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 12/915:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$539
Fri 3/718:35
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Fri 24/715:40
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$539
Wed 27/509:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Thu 4/606:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$541
Sat 5/911:00
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Sat 12/917:20
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/4$543
Fri 1/506:20
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 4/517:20
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$544
Sat 30/509:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Thu 25/606:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$546
Wed 29/409:05
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 13/506:15
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/4$551
Wed 27/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 15/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$553
Sat 25/423:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 1/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$555

Find flight deals from Australia to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$534

One-way from

$298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$667

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/4-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to New Zealand 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 8 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

18:45-00:20

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$536

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$536

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$536

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$536

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$558

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$560

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/6

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$560

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/6

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$560

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$562

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/9

12:40-14:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$564

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to New Zealand

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to New Zealand?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of $151). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 AU to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 April 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand. 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 8 April 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (105 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to New Zealand delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Australia and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday 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 Australia to New Zealand flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 8 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand from Australia to New Zealand 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
816 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
816 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
816 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,556 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
816 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
625 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
816 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,017 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
816 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
535 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
816 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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 Australia to New Zealand. 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 Australia to New Zealand flight route?

    The Australia to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 1,651 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $730, Jetstar can have you in New Zealand from Australia in 3h 05m. The distance between Australia and New Zealand is about 2292 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $189 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Solomon Airlines from $241 and Virgin Australia from $259 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of $151). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 Australia to New Zealand

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to New Zealand. 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 8 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$125Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetstarCheapest$191Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Solomon AirlinesCheapest$225Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time92%
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China EasternCheapest$243Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$246Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$249Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$261Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$327Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$356Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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