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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Australia from $138

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SYD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$101 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Australia
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  • Jetstar
  • 18/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 29/306:45AKL - BNE
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Mon 7/423:20BNE - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$343
Tue 1/407:00AKL - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Fri 4/417:45OOL - AKL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$356
Wed 4/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Tue 10/623:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$356
Tue 4/1112:45AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Tue 18/1106:25SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$365
Sat 10/519:55AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/506:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$429
Tue 13/518:20AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/523:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$436
Sat 24/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 31/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$460
Wed 7/507:40WLG - BNE
1 stop13h 15mJetstar
Sun 11/523:35BNE - WLG
1 stop6h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$476
Wed 23/713:45WLG - SYD
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/717:55SYD - WLG
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$481
Fri 23/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mJetstar
Fri 30/506:20SYD - WLG
1 stop22h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$484
Sat 22/1107:30AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 29/1117:50SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$514
Tue 6/506:15AKL - OOL
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/519:05OOL - AKL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$514

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandBrisbane

AKL - BNE

AKLBNE

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

06:40-08:30

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 19/5

23:20-04:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$344

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$356

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$368

AucklandCoolangatta

AKL - OOL

AKLOOL

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

06:45-14:15

1 stop9h 30m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 20/5

19:05-00:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$370

AucklandSydney

AKL - SYD

AKLSYD

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/5

19:55-21:40

Nonstop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$429

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

18:20-20:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$436

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

23:55-15:55

1 stop14h 00m

$460

WellingtonBrisbane

WLG - BNE

WLGBNE

Wellington

Wed 7/5

07:40-18:55

1 stop13h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 11/5

23:35-07:50

1 stop6h 15m

$476

WellingtonSydney

WLG - SYD

WLGSYD

Wellington

Wed 23/7

13:45-08:15

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

17:55-14:05

1 stop18h 10m

$481

AucklandCoolangatta

AKL - OOL

AKLOOL

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

06:15-17:55

2 stops13h 40m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 20/5

19:05-00:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$514

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Australia (average of $129). Flying from New Zealand to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 NZ to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Australia. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Friday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (75 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Fiji Airways from New Zealand to Australia have to say. 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Australia are Jetstar ($138), China Eastern ($205), and LATAM Airlines ($217).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Australia (average of $129). Flying from New Zealand to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Australia. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$195Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$217Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$225Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$255Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$272Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$296Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$308Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$337Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$360Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Batik AirCheapest$399Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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