Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sydney (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Sydney from Auckland airport is $ 350 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 306 (in november) and $ 431 (in december), which is a saving of $ 45 or a surplus of $ 81 (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 $273 to $327 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney 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 Auckland-Sydney plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60893 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Auckland 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 ($ 306, saving $ 45 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 350). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 431).

Flight Auckland-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 346 $ 406 high price
February$ 274 $ 331 good price
March$ 266 $ 311 good price
April$ 320 $ 370 fair price
May$ 271 $ 339 fair price
June$ 271 $ 348 fair price
July$ 304 $ 373 fair price
August$ 258 $ 339 fair price
September$ 260 $ 328 good price
October$ 265 $ 316 good price
November$ 249 $ 306 very good price
December$ 353 $ 431 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 Auckland to Sydney

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Sydney range from $163 to $763. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $164 to $218), 2% at the maximum price (from $709 to $763). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $273 to $327 (26% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Sydney flight

There are 6 companies that serve Auckland from Sydney airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, latam airlines group, Qantas, Emirates and Air New Zealand.

Data analysis:

Of the 60893 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Auckland->Sydney route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Sydney 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 $5. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $16.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Auckland departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $9. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a friday may cost you an additional $11.


Top prices Auckland-Sydney

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Sydney05-06 to 10-06-2024$ 264 
Auckland → Sydney05-08 to 09-08-2024$ 265 
Auckland → Sydney08-08 to 23-08-2024$ 254 
Auckland → Sydney16-08 to 28-08-2024$ 261 
Auckland → Sydney23-08 to 28-08-2024$ 254 
Auckland → Sydney02-09 to 06-09-2024$ 243 
Auckland → Sydney04-09 to 09-09-2024$ 251 
Auckland → Sydney08-09 to 16-09-2024$ 250 
Auckland → Sydney16-09 to 23-09-2024$ 264 
Auckland → Sydney11-11 to 18-11-2024$ 249 


When to book your flight Auckland - Sydney to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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 Auckland-Sydney 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 Auckland to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 307 $, which is a saving of 43 $ 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 (122 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Sydney 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 341 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 379), 4 to 5 months ($ 368), 5 to 6 months ($ 372), 6 to 7 months ($ 388)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 289 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 315), 3 to 4 months ($ 308), 5 to 6 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 296), 7 to 8 months ($ 316), 8 to 9 months ($ 304)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 229 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 280), 3 to 4 months ($ 285), 6 to 7 months ($ 288), 8 to 9 months ($ 259), 9 to 10 months ($ 279)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 318 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 343), 2 to 3 months ($ 356), 3 to 4 months ($ 338), 4 to 5 months ($ 365), 9 to 10 months ($ 323), 10 to 11 months ($ 365)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 270 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 299), 2 to 3 months ($ 294), 3 to 4 months ($ 311), 4 to 5 months ($ 316), 5 to 6 months ($ 326), 9 to 10 months ($ 321), 10 to 11 months ($ 325), 11 to 12 months ($ 332)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 277 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 303), 1 to 2 months ($ 280), 3 to 4 months ($ 311), 4 to 5 months ($ 326), 5 to 6 months ($ 323), 6 to 7 months ($ 333), 10 to 11 months ($ 335)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 283 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 287), 2 to 3 months ($ 323), 3 to 4 months ($ 306), 4 to 5 months ($ 365), 5 to 6 months ($ 358), 6 to 7 months ($ 360), 11 to 12 months ($ 332)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 236 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 245), 2 to 3 months ($ 283), 3 to 4 months ($ 306), 4 to 5 months ($ 296), 5 to 6 months ($ 310), 6 to 7 months ($ 328), 7 to 8 months ($ 306), 8 to 9 months ($ 316)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 230 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 264), 3 to 4 months ($ 290), 4 to 5 months ($ 310), 5 to 6 months ($ 307), 6 to 7 months ($ 310), 7 to 8 months ($ 325)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 230 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 246), 3 to 4 months ($ 273), 4 to 5 months ($ 292)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 215 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 237), 3 to 4 months ($ 234), 4 to 5 months ($ 270), 7 to 8 months ($ 304), 8 to 9 months ($ 290)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 336 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 364), 3 to 4 months ($ 348), 5 to 6 months ($ 376), 9 to 10 months ($ 395)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $4 more.



Auckland to Sydney: 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
May 2024$ 284
$264 to $307
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June 2024$ 284
$264 to $350
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July 2024$ 299
$269 to $407
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August 2024$ 272
$251 to $294
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September 2024$ 279
$243 to $339
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October 2024$ 309
$285 to $370
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November 2024$ 285
$249 to $332
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December 2024$ 428
$309 to $531
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January 2025$ 400
$306 to $542
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February 2025$ 290
$264 to $315
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March 2025$ 286
$270 to $296
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April 2025$ 413
$353 to $472
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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