Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from £137

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AKL
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to New Zealand

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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 17 April 2026.

Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 21/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4£231
Mon 1/623:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 17/820:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4£232
Wed 13/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 27/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/4£232
Fri 22/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 25/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4£234
Mon 8/623:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 11/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4£235
Tue 7/723:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 15/720:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4£235
Fri 8/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 11/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4£236
Mon 11/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 20/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4£238
Fri 5/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 18/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4£238
Sun 10/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 21/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/4£240
Fri 29/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 5/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4£241
Sun 31/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 7/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4£241

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£231

One-way from

£137

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£283

Good round-trip deal

£232 or less

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/6-15/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to New Zealand.

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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 17 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£231

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£231

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£232

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£232

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£232

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Mon 13/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£235

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 21/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

£240

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£241

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£244

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£244

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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 £245). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £368). 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 17 April 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to New Zealand in the evening. 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.

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 17 April 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 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 110 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 Monday 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 18% 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 17 April 2026.
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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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?

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

    For as low as £316, 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 £98. 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 £245). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £368). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£74Average£247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£141Average£328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£150Average£341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£219Average£350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£235Average£397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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