We recommend purchasing flights to Sydney well in advance to get the best fares. Prices vary day by day depending on demand. The easiest way to find cheaper Sydney flights is by using our fare finder at the top of this page, or to scroll through the fare options displayed above and below.
Yes. Air New Zealand operates flights from Auckland to Sydney, Wellington to Sydney, Christchurch to Sydney and Queenstown to Sydney. Domestic connections are available from Air New Zealand served domestic airports, making it easy to access flights to Sydney from almost anywhere in New Zealand.
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Air New Zealand non-stop flights to Sydney don’t take long. The average flight duration for Auckland to Sydney flights, Wellington to Sydney flights and Christchurch to Sydney flights is about 3h 40m. Remember that when taking two flights your total time will be longer. The flight time from Queenstown to Sydney is 6h 30m while flights from Dunedin to Sydney take around 5 hours and 15 minutes. When you book flights, do not forget the time difference. When you land in Sydney you go back two hours, so if you land in Sydney at 9am, it will be 11am in New Zealand.
Sydney airport is well served by public transport. The Airport Link train can take you to the Domestic Terminal for a connecting flight to other airports in Australia, or on to the city centre and other Sydney train stations. Want more freedom? Book a taxi or rent a car when you book your Sydney flight.
A Sydney holiday offers so many things to do. Sydney Harbour is a must-see destination for travelers, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The city has a beautiful coast, including Bondi Beach just minutes away from the city centre. You can journey west to see the Blue Mountains, or other sites in NSW, or stay in town for the food - world-class restaurants can be found all over Sydney. Almost every Sydney suburb has a train station, so you can use public transport to reach almost anywhere in the city. When you visit Sydney, you visit one of the most gorgeous, exciting cities in the world. Find out more on our Discover Sydney page.
Sydney Airport (also called Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) uses the IATA code SYD.