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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 49.5% of flights from Auckland to Sydney were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This data, observed over a 90-day period, indicates that nearly half of the available options for this route offer direct travel. Travelers can expect a significant proportion of choices to be non-stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Sydney takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2160 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a longer duration, typically around 11 hours. These durations provide a clear expectation for travel time, depending on whether a direct or connecting flight is chosen for the journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Auckland to Sydney are frequent. This route consistently offers favorable deals, as observed over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this popular destination. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a reliable route for budget-conscious planning.

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Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

Fares for cheap flights from Auckland to Sydney are typically $491–$718, with a median of $593. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

A typical journey from Auckland to Sydney takes about 3h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for both non-stop and connecting itineraries. For those flying non-stop, the median flight time is also 3h 45m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 12h 0m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $422. Following closely, June also offers lower prices, with a median of $434. April is another favorable month for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $473.

For flights from Auckland to Sydney, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 49.5% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This suggests a balanced mix of direct and connecting flight options available on this route.

The distance between Auckland and Sydney is approximately 2160 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's a longer flight that typically spans several hours but is not considered a long-distance international route.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$414 - NZ$612

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 414 to NZD 612. The current lowest deal is NZD 576 with Jetstar, for travel from Feb 1-Feb 20.

now NZ$576

Low NZ$414

High NZ$612

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney is May, with a median price of $309. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $710. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$309

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$726

NZ$836

One-way

Mon, Jan 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$506

NZ$840

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$490

NZ$579

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$493

NZ$580

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$504

NZ$580

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$549

NZ$580

One-way

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

4 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 25

NZ$579 → NZ$590

5 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 26

NZ$580 → NZ$591

5 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 25

NZ$580 → NZ$593

3 nights

Jan 23 - Jan 26

NZ$576 → NZ$590

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Sydney are near the typical level of $593.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $422 for flights from Auckland to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney typically take 3h 45m, connecting flights 12h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

About 49.5% of recent deals for this route are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct flights available for the Auckland to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$578

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$576

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$821

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From AKL

Elite

Dec 28

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$960

$875

Save $85

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 27

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$914

$875

Save $39

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 18

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 17

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 15

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$854

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, booking flights from Auckland to Sydney 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $596. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $964, while those booked 14-27 days out average $677. This trend is consistent across a 90-day window, indicating that early booking is generally more economical for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Auckland to Sydney is considered a good deal if the price is around $491 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $593. Prices exceeding $718 are typically in the higher range. By comparing offers to the $491 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable pricing for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Sydney are May, with a median price of $422, and June, with a median price of $434. April also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $473. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $593 for this route. Travelers planning trips within a 270-day window may find these months to be the most budget-friendly.

Auckland to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Sydney

Regular price: NZ$414 - NZ$612

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 414 to NZD 612. The current lowest deal is NZD 576 with Jetstar, for travel from Feb 1-Feb 20.

now NZ$576

Low NZ$414

High NZ$612

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Sydney

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$309

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Sydney

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$726

NZ$836

One-way

Mon, Jan 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$506

NZ$840

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$490

NZ$579

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$493

NZ$580

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$504

NZ$580

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Sydney

Auckland (AKL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

NZ$549

NZ$580

One-way

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

4 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 25

NZ$579 → NZ$590

5 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 26

NZ$580 → NZ$591

5 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 25

NZ$580 → NZ$593

3 nights

Jan 23 - Jan 26

NZ$576 → NZ$590

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Sydney

Auckland - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Sydney are near the typical level of $593.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $422 for flights from Auckland to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney typically take 3h 45m, connecting flights 12h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

About 49.5% of recent deals for this route are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct flights available for the Auckland to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$578

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$576

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$821

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Auckland to Sydney.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From AKL

Elite

Dec 28

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$960

$875

Save $85

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 27

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$914

$875

Save $39

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$945

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 18

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 17

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 15

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

70% AI deal score

$952

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$854

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 near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Direct flights are available

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Dec 28

Dec 27

Dec 01

Dec 26

Dec 03

Dec 25

Dec 18

Dec 26

Dec 17

Dec 15

Dec 01

Nov 18

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 near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Direct flights are available

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Dec 28

Dec 27

Dec 01

Dec 26

Dec 03

Dec 25

Dec 18

Dec 26

Dec 17

Dec 15

Dec 01

Nov 18

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?