Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland International

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Auckland?

You have a choice of 5 airlines offering Sydney to Auckland direct flights. These are:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar
• Qantas
• LATAM
• Virgin Australia

One-stop Sydney to Auckland flights are also available with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Auckland?

Yes, Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney, with a slight difference when the clocks change over.

What is the weather like in Auckland?

Auckland has milder temperatures and less rain overall than Sydney. This is especially noticeable in the summer, when the average high temperature peaks at 23°C in Auckland.

How expensive is Auckland?

Essential travel information for Auckland

• Australian and New Zealand nationals don't need a visa to travel between the 2 countries.
• A passport is required for Sydney to Auckland flights.
• You can save money on transport fares in Auckland with an AT HOP Card.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) has 3 passenger terminals:

• Terminal 1 handles international flights including flights to Auckland.
• Terminals 2 & 3 serve domestic flights within Australia.

Terminal 1 has its own train station that can be reached from Sydney CBD in just 13 minutes. Buses and taxis take a little longer, depending on traffic.

As Australia's primary airport, you'll find plenty of shopping and dining options and other diversions to keep you occupied while waiting for your flight to depart from Sydney. It's recommended that you get to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled departure.

Arriving in Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the primary gateway to New Zealand, with separate terminals for domestic and international flights. Direct flights from Sydney arrive at the International Terminal, unless you're on a connecting domestic flight.

You can get from the airport to Auckland CBD by bus, taxi, shuttle transfer or car hire. The SkyBus leaves from a bus stop outside the terminal and costs NZ$18, or NZ$1 cheaper if you book online. Taxis charge flat rates between NZ$38 and NZ$75.

Return flights from Auckland to Sydney

If you're catching a direct flight back to Sydney, or a connecting flight via another Australian airport, these will leave from the International Terminal. If you find yourself in the Domestic Terminal, it's just a 10-minute walk or a free shuttle bus ride between the terminals.

Try to leave yourself 3 hours at the airport for international flights. There are plenty of facilities to keep passengers occupied while waiting, including restaurants, free showers and duty-free shops on the 1st floor.

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Please note: all information is correct as of November 2018.