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Cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand from $266

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AKL
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$398

One-way from

$266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$292 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/3-19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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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Cheapest flights from Sydney to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2025.

Fri 21/1106:25SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 25/1112:45AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/2$392
Fri 28/306:25SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/307:30AKL - SYD
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$424
Sun 30/306:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 13/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$484
Wed 19/317:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/306:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$498
Fri 28/306:25SYD - CHC
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/306:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$536
Mon 10/311:40SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 18/307:35AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/2$545
Mon 11/817:55SYD - WLG
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 15/818:05WLG - SYD
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$547
Wed 29/1006:10SYD - WLG
1 stop6h 55mJetstar
Tue 4/1107:40WLG - SYD
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Deal found 18/2$559
Tue 1/406:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Fri 4/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/2$566
Thu 20/309:00SYD - WLG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/315:40WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$573
Mon 7/408:45SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 14/419:55AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$610
Sun 23/309:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/320:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$620

Find flights from Sydney to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to New Zealand that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2025.

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Sydney

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New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

06:25-11:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

06:20-08:00

Nonstop3h 40m

$398

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

06:25-11:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/3

07:30-09:35

Nonstop4h 05m

$424

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$484

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 26/3

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

$498

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

06:25-22:20

1 stop13h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 31/3

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$536

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

07:35-09:25

Nonstop3h 50m

$545

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

17:55-07:15

1 stop11h 20m

Wellington

Fri 15/8

18:05-08:15

1 stop16h 10m

$547

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$566

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

09:00-07:05

1 stop20h 05m

Wellington

Thu 27/3

15:40-17:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$573

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

21:45-12:35

1 stop12h 50m

Wellington

Tue 11/3

21:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

$590

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to New Zealand

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to New Zealand including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Sydney to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 February 2025.

When flying from Sydney to New Zealand, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (93 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (75 on average).

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 inches 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).

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 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to New Zealand, such as Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
185 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
419 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Zealand from Sydney.

  • How popular is this Sydney to New Zealand flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 1,917 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to New Zealand one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar ($266), China Eastern ($322), and Air New Zealand ($326).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to New Zealand?

    The most popular route from Sydney to New Zealand is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Wellington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Consider Jetstar (82%), British Airways (75%) or China Eastern (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to New Zealand is generally $1,031, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $229. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Auckland Intl), you can expect to pay $375 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Sydney to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$201Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$290Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$328Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$352Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$365Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$379Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$403Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$527Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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