Statistics on Sydney-Auckland flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Auckland (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Auckland from Sydney airport is $ 315 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 274 (in november) and $ 404 (in december), which is a saving of $ 41 or a surplus of $ 89 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $212 to $265 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64087 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 274, saving $ 41 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 315). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 404).
Flight Sydney-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 333 | $ 368 | fair price |
| February | $ 262 | $ 306 | fair price |
| March | $ 253 | $ 286 | good price |
| April | $ 278 | $ 326 | fair price |
| May | $ 252 | $ 292 | good price |
| June | $ 250 | $ 296 | good price |
| July | $ 265 | $ 324 | fair price |
| August | $ 229 | $ 294 | good price |
| September | $ 246 | $ 300 | good price |
| October | $ 255 | $ 304 | good price |
| November | $ 227 | $ 274 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 341 | $ 404 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Auckland
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Auckland range from $159 to $529. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 2% at the maximum price (from $477 to $529). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $212 to $265 (30% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Auckland flight
There are 7 companies that serve Sydney from Auckland airport: Jetstar, Airasia X, latam airlines group, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 64087 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Sydney->Auckland route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Auckland flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $3. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $7.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Sydney departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $6. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a saturday may cost you an additional $8.
Top prices Sydney-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Auckland | 13-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 204 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 16-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 25-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 13-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 20-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 204 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 03-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 06-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 13-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 18-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Auckland | 10-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Sydney - Auckland to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Auckland flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 277 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (113 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Auckland flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 320 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 322), 2 to 3 months ($ 346), 3 to 4 months ($ 344), 4 to 5 months ($ 336), 5 to 6 months ($ 349), 6 to 7 months ($ 363) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 265 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 283), 7 to 8 months ($ 270), 8 to 9 months ($ 292), 9 to 10 months ($ 297) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 245 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 264), 2 to 3 months ($ 274), 3 to 4 months ($ 277), 6 to 7 months ($ 265), 8 to 9 months ($ 260), 9 to 10 months ($ 283) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 287 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 316), 4 to 5 months ($ 322), 7 to 8 months ($ 299), 8 to 9 months ($ 305), 9 to 10 months ($ 320), 10 to 11 months ($ 315) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 255 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 283), 2 to 3 months ($ 255), 3 to 4 months ($ 265), 8 to 9 months ($ 276), 9 to 10 months ($ 276) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 245 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 259), 3 to 4 months ($ 252), 4 to 5 months ($ 261), 6 to 7 months ($ 295), 9 to 10 months ($ 294), 10 to 11 months ($ 274) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 272 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 313), 2 to 3 months ($ 280), 3 to 4 months ($ 294), 4 to 5 months ($ 308), 5 to 6 months ($ 298), 11 to 12 months ($ 313) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 244 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 269), 1 to 2 months ($ 245), 2 to 3 months ($ 248), 4 to 5 months ($ 245), 5 to 6 months ($ 262), 7 to 8 months ($ 278), 8 to 9 months ($ 264) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 255), 2 to 3 months ($ 278), 3 to 4 months ($ 263), 5 to 6 months ($ 276), 6 to 7 months ($ 266), 9 to 10 months ($ 297) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 266), 2 to 3 months ($ 270), 3 to 4 months ($ 276), 4 to 5 months ($ 279), 5 to 6 months ($ 298), 8 to 9 months ($ 278), 10 to 11 months ($ 292) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 268), 3 to 4 months ($ 259), 4 to 5 months ($ 272), 5 to 6 months ($ 270), 6 to 7 months ($ 265), 7 to 8 months ($ 263), 8 to 9 months ($ 253), 9 to 10 months ($ 264) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 343 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 373), 2 to 3 months ($ 377), 3 to 4 months ($ 368), 4 to 5 months ($ 373), 5 to 6 months ($ 394), 9 to 10 months ($ 398) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Sydney to Auckland: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 415 $368 to $457 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 465 $314 to $693 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 406 $294 to $522 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 297 $243 to $378 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 254 $204 to $289 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 322 $229 to $529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 248 $204 to $360 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 237 $216 to $281 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 274 $219 to $351 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 240 $207 to $431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 236 $207 to $344 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 314 $259 to $430 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!