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Cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand from $285

SYD — AKL
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to New Zealand

Sun 15/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 22/1110:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/9$388
Thu 15/1007:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 25/1010:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 7/9$412
Sat 24/1007:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 25/1010:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 8/9$414
Sun 25/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 1/1110:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$424
Sun 8/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 22/1110:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 11/9$428
Sat 10/1007:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 17/1013:10 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 9/9$488
Fri 30/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 8/1110:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 7/9$498
Fri 30/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 10/1110:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 7/9$519
Thu 5/1111:00 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 9/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 9/9$567
Wed 18/1111:00 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 2/1206:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 10/9$569
Sun 25/1006:25 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 31/1017:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 10/9$570
Sun 25/1006:25 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 28/1006:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/9$576

Find flight deals from Sydney to New Zealand

Round-trip from

$388

One-way from

$285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$641

Good round-trip deal

$606 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/11-29/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 30m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.
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SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/3

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$352

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

SydneyDunedin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUD Dunedin

SYDDUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/3

07:20-15:10

1 stop5h 50m

Dunedin

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375
Fastest return journey

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$381

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

06:25-11:35

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$388

SydneyHamilton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HLZ Hamilton

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

12:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Sun 22/11

10:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$388

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/2

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$392

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/1

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$397

SydneyDunedin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUD Dunedin

SYDDUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

21:50-15:45

1 stop15h 55m

Dunedin

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand (average of $605). Flying from Sydney to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $868). 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 SYD to NZ?

When flying from Sydney to New Zealand, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to New Zealand

The most flights from SYD to NZ0 are scheduled on a Friday (106 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 Sydney to New Zealand delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Sydney and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to New Zealand is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
3,653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
1,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
237 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Zealand from Sydney.

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

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 1,119 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 Sydney to New Zealand?

    Departing from Sydney to New Zealand will take you 3h. The distance between Sydney and New Zealand is about 2211 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar ($194), LATAM Airlines ($281), and China Eastern ($285).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to New Zealand?

    The most popular route from Sydney to New Zealand is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (81%), Malaysia Airlines (78%) or Air India (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to New Zealand is generally $609, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $335. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl), you can expect to pay $567 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand (average of $605). Flying from Sydney to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $868). 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 6 airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$229Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$232Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$238Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$238Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest$318Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$425Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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