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Cheap Flights from Sydney to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$559
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$617
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$590
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$600
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$726
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$382
Napier
Napier1 stop$834
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$834
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$847
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$852
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$834
Taupo
Taupo1 stop$847
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$559
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$617
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$590
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$600
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$726
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$382
Napier
Napier1 stop$834
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$834
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$847
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$852
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$834
Taupo
Taupo1 stop$847

Book Cheap Sydney to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to New Zealand

Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:10
SYD
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HLZ
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:40
HLZ
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SYD
3h 35mdirect
$382Jetstar
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:10
SYD
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HLZ
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:40
HLZ
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SYD
3h 35mdirect
$384Jetstar
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:10
SYD
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HLZ
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:40
HLZ
-
SYD
3h 35mdirect
$431Jetstar
Sat, 20 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:10
SYD
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HLZ
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:40
HLZ
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SYD
3h 35mdirect
$441Jetstar
Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:05
SYD
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HLZ
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:35
HLZ
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SYD
3h 30mdirect
$455Jetstar
Mon, 11 May - Sat, 30 May
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 12:10
SYD
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HLZ
3h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:40
HLZ
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SYD
3h 35mdirect
$491Jetstar
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 18:05
SYD
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WLG
6h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:15 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
13h 55m
1 stop
$590Air New Zealand
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 20:40
SYD
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WLG
9h 30m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:15 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
15h 55m
1 stop
$598Air New Zealand
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 18:05
SYD
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WLG
6h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:20 - 08:10
WLG
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SYD
3h 50mdirect
$610Air New Zealand
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 20:40
SYD
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DUD
24h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 22:15
DUD
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SYD
9h 10m
1 stop
$776Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Sydney to New Zealand flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $316 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $316.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Sydney to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $410 on average. Morning departures are around 12% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $587.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to New Zealand?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $650, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $499 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $767 and $665 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to New Zealand, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Sydney to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$315
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Auckland

Flights from Sydney to New Zealand: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to New Zealand 
GJFlew with Jetstar
SYD
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HLZ
Mar 2026
The airport's close at 11 pm until 3:15 am. Security throw you out and lock the doors.
PremFlew with Air New Zealand
SYD
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AKL
Sept 2024
Be prepared to go to the international terminal from domestic terminal. It takes lot of time and could be a little confusing.

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Can I find cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand with no stopovers en route?

    Direct flights are available from Sydney to various New Zealand airports. You can fly direct to Auckland from Sydney with AirAsia X, LATAM Airways, and JetStar in around 3 hours. Direct flights to Wellington are also available with Qantas and with Emirates. These flights also take roughly 3 hours. If you want to fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch, you can also fly with these airlines.

  • Should I apply for a visa before visiting New Zealand?

    Australian travellers will not need to get a visa before they visit New Zealand. Instead, you will just need a valid Australian passport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Sydney to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Sydney to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $331 one-way - $436 round-trip; Christchurch $384 one-way - $479 round-trip; Queenstown $334 one-way - $811 round-trip
  • If you plan to visit the Wai-O-Tapu thermal springs and want to find cheap flights from Sydney to New Zealand, the most affordable option is to fly direct to Auckland Airport (AKL) and then take a domestic flight from Auckland to Taupo (TUO). Flights from Auckland to Taupo take around 40 minutes. Once you land in Taupo, you will find yourself around 40 minutes from the thermal springs by car.
  • Passengers flying to New Zealand for a work event can take advantage of the on-site conference facilities at Wellington Airport (WLG). The conference room can hold up to 80 guests and offers spectacular views of the airport runways.
  • Want to stay overnight when you land at the airport? Both Auckland Airport and Christchurch Airport (CHC) have on-site hotels where you can enjoy a peaceful rest after your journey. Passengers landing at Auckland Airport can check in at the Novotel Auckland Airport, which is located a 2-minute walk from International Arrivals. You can also stay at the ibis Budget Auckland Airport, which is situated just a 5-minute walk from the terminals. At Christchurch Airport, you can stay at the Novotel, which is located outside Arrivals through Exit 9, or at the Sudima Airport Hotel, which is a 5-minute walk away.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to New Zealand? 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 3563 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

2.0 MediocreLaurel, Dec 2025
JFK - DXB
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

On board crew was very good. Crew was friendly, snacks were good, especially the chips. Seats seemed a bit cramped. Boarding seemed unorganized, as we were instructed to get to the gate an hour early and then just stood around until boarding.

We were not allowed to carry a bottle of water onto the 8 hour flight.

LATAM’s crews are fine, but God help you if you need any customer service. Their app and website never work, with error after error. Trying to solve anything over the phone is painful, and lastly, the boarding pass LATAM gave me to board the flight with Delta was invalid and I had to purchase an emergency one-way ticket at the last minute to get home.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

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