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WAS — AKL
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
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Flights to Auckland in 2024

Find the latest flights to Auckland in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$445

Return from

$353

One-way from

$209
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Auckland Intl (AKL)

Average price of flights to Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Auckland is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Auckland (average of $263). Flying to Auckland in December will prove the most costly (average of $334). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$460

February

$480

March

$450

April

$471

May

$411

June

$439

July

$405

August

$404

September

$439

October

$433

November

$430

December

$513

Peak Season

Known as the ‘City of Sails’ for its nautical lifestyle and harbour setting, cosmopolitan Auckland is a jumping off point for people wishing to explore the rest of New Zealand. But there are plenty of attractions in this lively city to warrant a stopover, so factor in a few days when booking your cheap flights to Auckland. Peak tourist season is December through March, with the influx of overseas visitors and summer school holidays making this a busy time of year to book flights to Auckland. January and February are best months for beach weather and you’re spoiled for choice with many beautiful beaches and parks within an hour’s drive of the city, you can also jump on the downtown ferry and visit the offshore islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Off season

Auckland’s winter (June to August) is mild with temps usually above 10C. June and July can produce some stunning clear blue sky days but the odd Antarctic southerly blast can send temperatures plummeting, so wrap up warmly when out and about. August is generally the wettest month but this doesn’t usually put people off from booking cheap flights to Auckland.

Temperature and rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

AKL

Temperature

11 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

To get the best deals and cheapest flights to Auckland book at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Easter, Christmas, New Years and January are the busiest times for travelling to Auckland so expect the price of flight tickets to reflect this. December is the most expensive month for flights to Auckland. The shoulder months, March to May, and October, are when you’re most likely to get the cheapest flights to Auckland.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Auckland should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
78 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

7.6
Good
2,578 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

7.3
Good
684 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

6.9
Okay
720 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • How long is the flight to Auckland?

    Flights from Sydney to Auckland – 3 hrs 1 min Flights from Melbourne to Auckland – 3 hrs 25 mins Flights from Brisbane to Auckland – 3 hrs 4 mins Flights from Perth to Auckland – 6 hrs 20 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Auckland?

    Virgin Australia operates daily direct flights to Auckland from Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Melbourne and, in partnership with Air New Zealand, from Adelaide. Air New Zealand offers nonstop flights from most major Australian cities, including the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Perth. You may also be able to pick up a cheap flights to Auckland flying with Qantas.

  • How to get from Auckland airport to the city centre?

    After disembarking from your flight at Auckland International Airport (AKL), there are plenty of public transport options for travellers to easily reach the city centre. Bus service: Airbus services leave regularly from the airport (every 15 minutes during the day, every 30 minutes at night) for the city centre. Tickets cost $16 for a single ticket and $28 for a return. Shuttle buses are another transport option and can be cheaper if you book a shared ride. Taxi: Taxis are also available and ranks are located outside the arrivals terminal. The average cost of a taxi ride into the city is $50.

  • What does AKL mean?

    Great question - AKL just means Auckland Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland?

    If you book a flight to Auckland, you will be flying into Auckland Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Auckland Intl (AKL) is located 17.9 km from the centre of Auckland. 8 airlines have flights to Auckland Intl from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Auckland Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 78 flights from Sydney per day.

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