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Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from £139

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AKL
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 10/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 9/12£327
Wed 31/1207:45SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/107:00AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12£332
Wed 31/1223:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Fri 23/120:45AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12£356
Wed 31/1218:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£367
Sun 28/1218:40SYD - WLG
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Thu 1/106:05WLG - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£374
Tue 30/1217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12£383
Sat 13/1223:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 14/1220:45AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12£391
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 19/1212:45AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/12£391
Thu 25/1213:25SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Thu 15/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12£393
Wed 31/1207:05SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 9/106:00AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12£394
Wed 17/1213:55SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 21/1216:20AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12£396
Tue 30/1216:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 22/106:00AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12£403

Find flight deals from Australia to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£330

Good round-trip deal

£159 or less

Good one-way deal

£104 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/6-12/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to New Zealand that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to New Zealand that are best for you.

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MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

£198

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£208

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

09:15-11:00

Nonstop3h 45m

£208

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

£213

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

09:00-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

06:15-08:00

Nonstop3h 45m

£213

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

09:00-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

16:45-18:25

Nonstop3h 40m

£213

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

06:20-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

16:45-18:25

Nonstop3h 40m

£213

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

09:15-11:00

Nonstop3h 45m

£219

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/1

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

£227

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

£228

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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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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of £79). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of £109). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 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 113 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Friday 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, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
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
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Within the past month, 129 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 £249, Jetstar can have you in New Zealand from Australia in 3h 05m. Australia and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 1424 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 £99. Users have also found prices from £112 and £114 on China Airlines and LATAM 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of £79). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of £109). 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 6 airlines flying from Australia to New Zealand

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Australia to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£93Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£143Average£304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£202Average£234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£202Average£320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£221Average£312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£237Average£388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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