$218+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult

Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney 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 24 August 2025.

Return from

$424

One-way from

$218

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$520

Good round-trip deal

$704 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/10-26/10
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Auckland to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Auckland to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 August 2025.

Wed 22/1006:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Sun 26/1006:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$424
Sun 5/1006:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Tue 14/1006:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$441
Mon 27/1006:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 30/1106:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$446
Wed 12/1106:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 23/1106:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$456
Wed 3/907:30AKL - SYD
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/906:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$479
Thu 13/1106:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 10/1209:00SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$480

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Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$424

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/10

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$446

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$448

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$448

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/11

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$456

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/11

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$479

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$218

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/9

07:30-09:35

Nonstop4h 05m

$220

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/11

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$220

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/11

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$221

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/8

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When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 24 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Sydney

What is good to know if travelling to Sydney?

  • There are plenty of vantage points from which to enjoy Sydney’s stunning vistas. For the adventurous, a Harbour Bridge Climb tour takes you across catwalks and ladders to the top of the main arch for 360-degree views. At the northeast end of the Royal Botanic Gardens, there are panoramic views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a ledge carved out of sandstone for the former governor’s wife to enjoy the views. Or you can take the 40-second ride up the high-speed double-decker lifts to the observation deck of the Centrepoint Tower, 260 metres above ground level.
  • Taronga Zoo, opened in 1916, is located in a spectacular elevated waterfront setting overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Cove and the Opera House. The zoo, which boasts Australia’s finest collection of native animals as well as exotic species, is a 12-minute ferry ride from the CBD. The Sky Safari cable car can whisk you from the zoo wharf up to the zoo entrance.
  • The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest preserved colonial area, is where the first English settlers landed in 1788. Its modern makeover has transformed the area into a thriving shopping and entertainment precinct, with many galleries, museums, lively pubs, as well as the popular weekend arts and crafts market.
  •  Another sight on the settlement trail is Fort Denison, where early convicts were confined and punished. A fort was built on the site to protect Sydney Harbour in the 19th century. Now part of Sydney Harbour National Park, you can take a guided tour and have lunch in the café. 
  • Sydney’s impressive Aquarium has the largest collection of Australian marine life. You can also see the sharks being fed on the Shark Explorer glass-bottomed boat.
  • From Circular Quay, take the 30-minute ferry ride to Manly, a popular seaside resort since 1880. Apart from the beaches, Manly is a great place for heritage walks, galleries and museums and weekend markets. Manly hosts many eclectic festivals, and has buzzing pubs and restaurants.
  • Bondi beach is an Australian institution, but other popular Sydney beaches include Coogee, Manly, Balmoral and the glamorous Tamarama and Palm Beach.
  • Catch a moonlight flick with the Sydney skyline, Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop at the St George Open Air Cinema, adjacent to the botanic gardens (near Mrs Macquarie’s Chair). Screenings start at dusk and there are superb views from the café and bar.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Sydney. On average, Sydney Kingsford Smith has 79 flights from Auckland per day from 7 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney 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 Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost $58, while return flights cost around $83.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $1,149, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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