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 $457 and $612 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $406 on Jetstar (10 Sept-16 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

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 $457 and $612 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $406 on Jetstar (10 Sept-16 Sept). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Auckland to Sydney flight route?

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Flights from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 71,180 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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For as low as $406, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Auckland in 3h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2158 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

Question 4

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 $238. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $295, respectively. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Sydney for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 5

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 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 6

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Auckland to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 7

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 8

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Sydney

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The most flights from AKL to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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 11

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Sydney?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $229. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $406 on average our data indicates $1,462 when flying from Auckland to Sydney.

Question 12

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: British Airways (79%), Cathay Pacific (79%), Air India( 77%).

Question 13

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

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Emirates, Jetstar and LATAM Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Sydney.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 36% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 15

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Auckland to Sydney at least 29 days early can save you up to 27% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Auckland to Sydney for as little as $573 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $688 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 16

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

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March can be a great time to fly to Sydney from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $564. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $245. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 17

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 57% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 18

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 69 flights from Auckland Intl to Sydney per day from 7 airlines.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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	$406
One-way from	$215
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$511
Good round-trip deal	$699 or less
Good one-way deal	$277 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$238	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$278	Average$607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$295	Average$562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$391	Average$865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$404	Average$622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$461	Average$657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$490	Average$695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Airfares from Auckland to Sydney from $406 – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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