$182 Cheap Qantas Airways flights Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD)

Landing cheap one-way Qantas flights from AKL to SYD from $182 on Expedia is a cinch — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from $297 for your next exciting getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

May is one of the least expensive months to jet away to Sydney with Qantas. You could also find great prices on return and one-way fares in August.

To get affordable flights from AKL to SYD with Qantas, begin searching about one month before your intended departure. You can save 17% when you lock in your international tickets 18 to 29 days ahead instead of booking four to five months in advance. Another useful tip? Booking on Sunday can lead to average savings of 17% compared to Friday (the most expensive day).**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Choose from one of Qantas’s 39 weekly direct flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). To see what’s available, enter your dates, origin and destination and hit search. Then apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

On average, it takes 3h 39m to fly nonstop from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) with Qantas.

Qantas has the most flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) on Thursday. With up to 6 daily departures, you’ll get the most flexibility on this day.

Taking off from AKL at 6:00AM UTC+13, the first Qantas flight to SYD lands at 7:35AM UTC+11. Flying early means you’ll be less likely to experience cancellations.* Don’t like early starts? The last Qantas flight from AKL to SYD departs at 7:00PM UTC+13 and touches down at 8:40PM UTC+11.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Qantas flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Sydney land at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). This is the main entry point here.

On a standard economy flight with Qantas from AKL to SYD, you can bring 1 checked-in bag up to 66 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches in total. For carry-on, you’re permitted 1 cabin bag weighing up to 22 lb and measuring no more than 22 inches x 9 inches x 14 inches. Weight and size allowances may vary depending on your cabin class and airfare type. To make sure you won’t face additional fees at the airport, check your Qantas booking or go to the airline’s website before you begin packing.

Offering an excellent in-flight experience and top-tier customer service, Qantas is a popular option for many travelers heading from AKL to SYD. Plus, if you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles, which can go toward future getaways.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

For the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) route, Qantas typically uses Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 787-9 planes. Don’t forget that last-minute changes can occur for operational reasons, meaning your flight may be on a different aircraft.

In most cases, you can cancel or reschedule your flight, although there may be additional fees if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Make use of our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” filters to find flights that won’t charge extra if you need to alter your plans. To update your booking, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more information.