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Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from £144

SYD — AKL
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Zealand

Sun 1/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 4/1119:40 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 3/10£238
Sat 7/1112:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Fri 13/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 2/10£242
Mon 16/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 23/1119:40 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 30/9£242
Tue 24/1106:25 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 2/1217:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 2/10£242
Sun 15/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 23/1119:40 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 29/9£243
Tue 24/1106:25 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 25/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 3/10£243
Thu 19/1111:00 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 23/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 30/9£244
Mon 16/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Mon 23/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 3/10£249
Mon 9/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Thu 19/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 1/10£253
Fri 20/1106:25 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 23/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 2/10£253
Wed 2/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Wed 9/1220:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 1/10£254
Wed 11/1109:00 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 30/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 1/10£254

Find flight deals from Australia to New Zealand

Round-trip from

£238

One-way from

£144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£284

Good round-trip deal

£177 or less

Good one-way deal

£106 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11-4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Sun 1/11

23:55-06:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£144

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£151

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Wed 25/11

23:55-06:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£155

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Sun 8/11

23:55-06:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£155

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Tue 10/11

23:55-06:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£156

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

11:00-16:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£158

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Wed 28/10

23:55-06:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

19:10-00:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to New Zealand

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of £277). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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 AU to NZ?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to New Zealand at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Australia to New Zealand delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Australia and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to New Zealand flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to New Zealand flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to New Zealand?

The best time to book flights from Australia to New Zealand is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to New Zealand?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Australia to New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 55 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to New Zealand.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to New Zealand?

    For as low as £334, Jetstar can have you in New Zealand from Australia in 3h. Australia and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 1204 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £72. Users have also found prices from £118 and £133 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of £277). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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 5 airlines flying from Australia to New Zealand

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£101Average£278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£122Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£136Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£196Average£375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£319Average£400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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