Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $560 and $760 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $470 on Jetstar (5 Feb-12 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Friday 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. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Auckland to Sydney delayed?

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About 17% of weekly flights between Auckland and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Sydney flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Sydney flights typically cost between $560 and $760 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $470 on Jetstar (5 Feb-12 Feb). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Sydney flight route?

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Flights from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 60,283 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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For as low as $475, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Auckland in 3h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2158 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney round-trip?

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $219. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $247 and $249, respectively. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Sydney for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Sydney one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. LATAM Airlines flights start at $187 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $196 one-way.

Question 10

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Sydney (average of $157). Flying from Auckland to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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.

Question 12

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Sydney

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The most flights from AKL to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $249. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $473 on average, our data indicates $1,587 when flying from Auckland to Sydney.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (82%), American Airlines (72%), United Airlines( 70%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Sydney?

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

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SYD?

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It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Sydney in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 54% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

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If you book a flight from Auckland to Sydney, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 3h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 89 flights from Auckland Intl to Sydney per day from 7 airlines.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Auckland to Sydney via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Sydney?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Sydney from Auckland.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Sydney with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Sydney, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Auckland to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Question 28

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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Auckland to Sydney flights last about 3 hours 30 minutes each way.

Question 29

Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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You’ve got a choice of companies, from Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia to LATAM Chile and Emirates.

Question 30

How frequent are flights between Auckland and Sydney?

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You can take your pick of over 15 Auckland to Sydney flights a day.

Question 31

Which airports serve Auckland and Sydney?

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Direct flights jet off from Auckland Airport and arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport, AKA Sydney Airport.

Question 32

Which direct flight route between Auckland and Sydney is cheapest?

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You often get the cheapest flights by mix-and-matching airlines. So you could fly to Sydney with LATAM Chile and return to Auckland with Air New Zealand.

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Round-trip from	$470
One-way from	$252
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$661
Good round-trip deal	$738 or less
Good one-way deal	$339 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$240	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$279	Average$628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$279	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$402	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$417	Average$918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$483	Average$690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$520	Average$709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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