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Cheapest return flight
$427
Typical prices: $599-$855
Jetstar
Wed 17/10Thu 25/10
HLZ - SYD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$178
Typical prices: $293-$493
Jetstar
Wed 17/10
HLZ - SYD • Direct
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You can fly direct with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and others. Average duration is 3h 35m.
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Cheap Flights to Sydney

 
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Recent return flight deals to Sydney

Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Jetstar Logo
13:10 - 14:45HLZ  Hamilton-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mdirect
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12:30 - 17:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HLZ Hamilton
3h 00mdirect
$427Jetstar
Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Jetstar Logo
13:10 - 14:45HLZ  Hamilton-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mdirect
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12:30 - 17:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HLZ Hamilton
3h 00mdirect
$433Jetstar
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 07:50WLG  Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:15 - 23:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington
3h 15mdirect
$522Air New Zealand
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
06:30 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
6h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
09:00 - 14:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington
3h 15mdirect
$522Air New Zealand
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 21:50AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 11:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mdirect
$574Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:10CHC  Christchurch-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 08:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CHC Christchurch
12h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl
$581Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 07:45WLG  Wellington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 23:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-WLG Wellington
3h 10mdirect
$588Qantas Airways
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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06:00 - 07:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mdirect
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19:15 - 00:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mdirect
$588Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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18:20 - 19:40CHC  Christchurch-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 20mdirect
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08:50 - 13:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CHC Christchurch
3h 05mdirect
$616Emirates
Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar
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19:15 - 20:50AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 35mdirect
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17:50 - 23:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mdirect
$646Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Sydney flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Sydney with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

Hamilton to Sydney is the cheapest route at $427 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Auckland to Sydney is the most popular connection with return deals from $574.

How much is a flight to Sydney?

A return flight to Sydney costs $703 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Hamilton average $550, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $678.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Sydney?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Sydney at $703 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $745.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

•August is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney with an average price of $644 return.
•December ($813) and January ($741) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney?

Night flights to Sydney are the cheapest at $696 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $733.

What is a good deal for flights to Sydney?

Flights under $599 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Sydney at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Hamilton $458
•Auckland $592.

When are flights to Sydney the cheapest?

Flights to Sydney are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Sydney

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$178
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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Flights to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Sydney 
BillFlew with Qantas Airways-May 2026
Unlike for US airlines, Qantas has baggage weight policies that tend to force you to check bags rather than use carry-ons. Qantas was pretty quick at making checked bags available in baggage claim, but expect to go to baggage claim.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Jun 2025
Double check if you are on a connecting flight that your bag is going through. The duty free in sydney airport is great!

Your questions about flights to Sydney, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Can I get a SIM card when I arrive at Sydney Airport?

    Vodafone and Optus both have stores located within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal. You will be able to purchase a SIM with unlimited domestic calls and 10GB of data for A$ 30 (≈NZ$ 31.50).

  • Can I get picked up by an Uber at Sydney Airport?

    Uber and other ridesharing platforms are permitted to pick up passengers from Sydney Airport. Follow the signs to the Priority Pickup area once you clear customs, where your designated driver will meet you. The cost of a trip to the central business district of Sydney will be A$ 55 (≈NZ$ 58).

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Sydney?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from New Zealand to Sydney at 80 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Sydney. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Sydney from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Sydney varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Wellington: 3h 40m
    • from Queenstown: 3h 15m
    • from Christchurch: 3h 20m
    • from Hamilton: 3h 30m
    • from Auckland: 3h 35m

  • How many flights serve Sydney?

    Sydney receives 24 flights per day and 171 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Sydney with 81 weekly flights.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Sydney is around $599 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Sydney?

    Last-minute fares to Sydney – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the average return fare of $703.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Sydney?

Your guide to booking Sydney flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Sydney, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Sydney, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $599 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Sydney in August. Return fares historically average $644 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $37 per return. Evening flights to Sydney average $696 compared to $733 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Sydney, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Sydney, a few great places to start are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Theatre Royal. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) helps service not only Australia’s most populated city, but also the expanse of national parks and wilderness that surround it. The Blue Mountains (62 km) and Royal National Park (36 km) are popular travel destinations close to Sydney and can be both be reached within an hour’s drive.
  • You can do your duty free shopping when you arrive at Sydney Airport. A large range of electronic equipment, jewellery and perfume is available within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal at Sydney Airport. Be mindful that the maximum value of duty free items purchased cannot exceed A$ 900 (≈NZ$ 945).
  • An AirportTrain links Sydney Airport to the city centre. Once your flight lands and you pick up your luggage, head towards the right hand side of the International Terminal where you will see signs leading to the train station. The trip in to the city takes approximately 20 min and a one-way ticket can be purchased at the station for A$ 18.70 (≈NZ$ 19.50).
  • Car rental agencies have their offices located within the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal, directly to the left of the main exit. You can find a number of major global rental companies represented here, including Budget, Hertz, Avis and Thrifty.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sydney

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3662 reviews
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

Boarding , crew and meals were all amazing. Couldn't wish for a better LOOONG flight from Dallas to Sydney .

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I think it is much better than the flight I flew from Sydney to Tokyo.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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