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Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from £138

SYD — AKL
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Zealand

Mon 9/1123:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Fri 13/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 19/8£201
Fri 11/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 14/906:15 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 18/8£242
Tue 1/923:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 6/906:15 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 17/8£242
Wed 11/1109:00 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 30/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 17/8£242
Fri 2/1023:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 9/1018:25 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 18/8£243
Tue 15/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 22/912:40 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 18/8£243
Tue 15/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 18/915:40 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 16/8£245
Thu 29/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 7/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 17/8£247
Sun 6/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 9/906:15 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 16/8£247
Tue 8/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 11/915:40 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 18/8£247
Sun 13/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 20/912:40 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 14/8£250
Tue 8/906:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 9/906:15 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 14/8£251

Find flight deals from Australia to New Zealand

Round-trip from

£201

One-way from

£138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£246

Good round-trip deal

£309 or less

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/11-13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

09:00-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

17:20-19:00

Nonstop3h 40m

£242

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Tue 1/9

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/9

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£242

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Fri 2/10

23:50-06:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/10

18:25-19:15

Nonstop3h 50m

£243

SydneyAuckland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AKL Auckland Intl

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/9

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£245

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Thu 22/10

23:50-06:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

08:00-08:40

Nonstop3h 40m

£256

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 8/11

06:10-07:50

Nonstop3h 40m

£260

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Tue 8/9

11:15-16:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/9

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£260

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE Brisbane - AKL Auckland Intl

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Fri 4/9

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/9

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£262
Fastest return journey

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 23/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£266

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£269

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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 £270). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £375). 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 in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand

The most flights from AU0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).

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 73 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.

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
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
470 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,083 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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, 71 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 £260, Jetstar can have you in New Zealand from Australia in 3h 05m. Australia and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 1321 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 £70. Users have also found prices from £110 and £111 on Air New Zealand and China Airlines, 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 £270). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £375). 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£74Average£258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£208Average£352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest£219Average£364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£267Average£372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£270Average£367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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