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Cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand from $203

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AKL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$338

One-way from

$203

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$493

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Australia to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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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 27 March 2025.

Tue 1/422:55BNE - AKL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 4/406:40AKL - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$338
Sun 4/523:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 11/520:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$342
Fri 8/806:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 14/806:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$354
Tue 6/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 16/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$373
Sun 23/1114:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 7/1212:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$409
Sun 22/606:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 23/620:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$433
Thu 24/711:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/718:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$438
Tue 13/506:20SYD - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Wed 21/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$450
Sun 22/608:30SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 24/614:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$455
Thu 29/509:05SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/606:15AKL - SYD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$455
Tue 13/519:50SYD - WLG
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/512:30WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$457
Fri 30/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/615:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$488

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneAuckland

BNE - AKL

BNEAKL

Brisbane

Wed 14/5

23:20-04:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

06:40-08:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$338

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$342

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/9

15:40-17:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$354

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$373

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/6

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$407

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 23/6

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$433

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$438

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:20-17:10

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Wed 21/5

12:30-22:15

1 stop11h 45m

$450

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

06:15-18:55

1 stop14h 40m

$455

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/6

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$455

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to New Zealand

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Zealand (average of $250). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 27 March 2025.

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

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 27 March 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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).

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 27 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to New Zealand, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Fiji Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

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.
  • What airports serve Australia to New Zealand flights?

    You’ll find different flight options for New Zealand at Australia’s leading airports. Flights depart daily from Sydney Airport as well as airports in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Sydney International Airport is the largest in the country, and all major airlines serve it. Only eight km from Sydney’s CBD, the airport is accessible by taxi, shuttle, or ride-share services. There is also a direct train link into the city, with a station conveniently located at the northern end of the terminal. Adelaide is the fifth busiest, and Brisbane, the third. Melbourne International Airport, is the second largest, and along with Perth International Airport, the fourth largest, offer service to New Zealand, with flight times for all airports varying from three to five hours.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Australia to New Zealand?

    Many international carriers fly from Australia’s Sydney Airport to New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport each day, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. Christchurch International Airport is also a hub with direct routes from Australia on the same airlines.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from Australia to New Zealand?

    The flight times between Australia and New Zealand are rarely long enough to warrant a stopover. For example, Sydney to Auckland is only three hours, while the longest flights are from Perth to Auckland, which last six hours or less.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Australia to New Zealand?

    If you are the owner of an Australian passport, you do not need a visa or the NZeTA to enter the country of New Zealand. If you are in permanent residence in Australia or an Australian resident with a valid return visa, you need to request an NZeTA. If you have the right to reside in the UK, six months visits to New Zealand without a visa are allowed, but the NZeTA is mandatory. The same terms apply to citizens of visa waiver countries or regions, as well as citizens of a transit visa waiver country or region.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $203. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to New Zealand for a low price.

  • 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 $250). Flying from Australia to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Australia to New Zealand?

    Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia are the airlines providing eco-friendly flights to New Zealand from Australia. These airlines have taken several steps to ensure that their flights produce the least amount of carbon possible. For instance, Singapore Airlines has one of the youngest and most innovative fleets in the sky, including the efficient Airbus A380. They are also developing lower-carbon and reusable aviation fuel from environmental-friendly sources. Similarly, Virgin Australia has been offsetting at least 30,000 tons of carbon each year, and now they are in the final stages of developing sustainable aviation fuel. They are also practicing efficiency from the ground up, including eco-friendly designs for their buildings and electronic ticketing, which minimizes the paper used.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Australia to New Zealand?

    Individually, you can take several steps to ensure that your flight to New Zealand from Australia is eco-friendly. First, it would be best if you prioritize flying with airlines that promote sustainable travel. You can book your flight with airlines such as those mentioned above since they have taken several steps to lessen their carbon footprint. Second, try to minimize the use of single-use plastics. Bring your headphones and reusable water bottle on board to reduce the plastic needed for this flight. Third, you should try packing lighter. Carry what is necessary, or better yet, stick to the weight limits issued by the airline. Overloading the plane means more fuel burned and more pollution caused.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to New Zealand

Discover the top 10 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$229Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$234Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Solomon AirlinesCheapest$238Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time92%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$252Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$270Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$273Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$304Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$343Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$348Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$414Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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