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24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to New Zealand in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2025.

Return from

$411

One-way from

$260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$524

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Sydney to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 19 March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 March 2025.

Sun 9/1106:25SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 16/1112:45AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 19/3$409
Wed 18/617:55SYD - WLG
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/619:05WLG - SYD
1 stop15h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/3$435
Tue 6/506:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/507:30AKL - SYD
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$450
Fri 2/518:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/507:00AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$473
Wed 2/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 10/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$474
Fri 13/617:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/621:00CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$476

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to New Zealand that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Sydney

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$411

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

17:55-07:15

1 stop11h 20m

Wellington

Mon 23/6

19:05-08:15

1 stop15h 10m

$435

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

07:30-09:35

Nonstop4h 05m

$450

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

18:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

07:00-08:45

Nonstop3h 45m

$473

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$474

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

21:00-08:45

1 stop13h 45m

$476

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

11:50-16:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

07:30-09:35

Nonstop4h 05m

$488

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

07:20-12:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/5

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$500

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

09:15-14:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/8

15:25-16:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$531

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$536

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 9 hours 24 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Tuesday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and LATAM Airlines.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $146

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $258

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

From $164

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $195

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, LATAM Airlines and Virgin Australia.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on 19 March 2025.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated 19 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand to New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,199 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,749 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $40, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $153, however they can be found for as little as $50.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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