How many flights from Auckland to Sydney are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 56.5% of flights from Auckland to Sydney were non-stop. This indicates that a significant portion of the available flights offer direct travel between the two cities. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stops observed was 1. Travelers have a good chance of finding a direct option for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Sydney has a median duration of 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2160 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their trips.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Historically, flights from Auckland to Sydney are classified as having frequent good prices. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a popular route for deals. This trend has been observed across the trailing quarter.

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Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

For flights from Auckland to Sydney, fares are typically $402–$622, with a median of $525. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Auckland to Sydney.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney, the data shows that April and March are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $282. May also presents a good value, with a median fare of $335.

A typical journey from Auckland to Sydney takes about 3h 45m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2160 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining connecting flights typically involve one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$403 - NZ$677

Prices for flights from Auckland to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Sydney is between NZD 403 and NZD 677. The current lowest deal is NZD 525 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 13.

now NZ$525

Low NZ$403

High NZ$677

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney is March, with a median price of $189. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $592. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$189

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$592

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$473

NZ$564

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$526

NZ$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$500

NZ$564

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$522

NZ$552

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$547

NZ$548

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$547

NZ$550

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Sydney

3 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 22

NZ$1,126 → NZ$749

33%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

NZ$965 → NZ$724

25%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

NZ$952 → NZ$732

23%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

NZ$761 → NZ$552

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Sydney are near the typical level of $525.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney, with a median price of $189.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

A direct flight from Auckland to Sydney typically takes 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 11h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

56.5% of recent flights are direct

56.5% of recent flights from Auckland to Sydney are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Auckland to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Auckland to Sydney are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the primary international gateway for flights from Auckland to Sydney.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$568

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Arrive at Sydney Airport for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$512

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$759

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Sep 04

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Sep 29

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Sep 15

Sydney, Australia

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$1,049

$654

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From AKL

Elite

Sep 15

Sydney, Australia

85% AI deal score

$993

$649

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From AKL

Elite

Sep 10

Sydney, Australia

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$993

$651

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From AKL

Elite

Sep 29

Sydney, Australia

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$997

$651

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Sep 10

Sydney, Australia

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$992

$651

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Auckland to Sydney is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $448. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $627, while booking 7-13 days out shows an average of $567. Prices tend to increase slightly for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $469, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $485.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Auckland to Sydney is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $402. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $525, while prices at the 75th percentile are around $622. Therefore, aiming for prices under $402 is advisable for securing a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Sydney are April and March, both with a median price of $282. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $335. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $525 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider planning their trips during these periods.

Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$403 - NZ$677

Prices for flights from Auckland to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Sydney is between NZD 403 and NZD 677. The current lowest deal is NZD 525 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 13.

now NZ$525

Low NZ$403

High NZ$677

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$189

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$592

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$473

NZ$564

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$526

NZ$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$500

NZ$564

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$522

NZ$552

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$547

NZ$548

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$547

NZ$550

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Sydney

3 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 22

NZ$1,126 → NZ$749

33%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

NZ$965 → NZ$724

25%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

NZ$952 → NZ$732

23%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

NZ$761 → NZ$552

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Sydney are near the typical level of $525.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney, with a median price of $189.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

A direct flight from Auckland to Sydney typically takes 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 11h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

56.5% of recent flights are direct

56.5% of recent flights from Auckland to Sydney are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Auckland to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Auckland to Sydney are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the primary international gateway for flights from Auckland to Sydney.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$568

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Arrive at Sydney Airport for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$512

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

85% AI deal score

$995

$651

Save $344

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 3h 45m

56.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Sep 03

Sep 04

Sep 29

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 10

Sep 29

Sep 10

Sep 06

Sep 04

Sep 22

Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

How do I know if a Auckland to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

How many flights from Auckland to Sydney are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Auckland to Sydney?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 3h 45m

56.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Sep 03

Sep 04

Sep 29

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 10

Sep 29

Sep 10

Sep 06

Sep 04

Sep 22

Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

How do I know if a Auckland to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Sydney?