Auckland to Sydney (Mascot) (AKL–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Auckland to Sydney (Mascot)
15 carriers, 341 flights/week nonstop.
15 Airlines
341 Flights/wk
1,342 mi
3h 9m nonstop
-2h behind
35 1-stop hubs
AKL–SYD is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Qantas and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,342 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop AKL–SYD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 6E IndiGo | 49 | 320, 32Q, 73H, 789 | 3h30-3h45 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 41 | 332, 73H, 74Y, 789 | 3h09-3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CI China Airlines | 40 | 73H, 789 | 3h30-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 40 | 73H, 789 | 3h30-3h35 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 34 | 320, 32Q, 77W, 787 | 3h30-3h45 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 28 | 73H | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| NZ Air New Zealand | 26 | 32Q, 773, 789 | 3h30-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 21 | 32Q, 77W, 787 | 3h30-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 73H | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 12 | 73H, 789 | 3h30-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 11 | 320, 32Q | 3h40-3h45 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 32Q | 3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 32Q | 3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 73H | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 4 | 332 | 3h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to SYD direction.
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53
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
56
Nonstop flights
341
Outbound / wk
341
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to SYD.
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One-Stop Connections
35
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Fastest
~45h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Auckland
Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
| Metric | AKL→SYD | HLZ→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AKL | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 15 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 341 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 3h 30m |
Airports within 200 miles of AKL with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sydney (Mascot) is 2 hours
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Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 4:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
AKL: NZDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 4:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m to 3h 45m.
Getting from SYD
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Sydney (Mascot) Climate
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
Facts
AKL–SYD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Auckland to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Flight time3h 9m to 3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)15
Weekly flights341 out / 341 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AKL to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 3h 9m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,342 miles.
15 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air Canada, Air India, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Air China, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas.
There are approximately 341 nonstop flights per week from AKL to SYD. The return direction has about 341 weekly flights.
Sydney (Mascot) is 2 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from SYD to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HLZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Auckland International has a single international terminal for all Trans-Tasman and long-haul departures. Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar all depart from this terminal, though gate locations differ by airline. At Sydney Kingsford Smith, international arrivals land at the International Terminal (T1). Jetstar operates from T2 (the domestic and low-cost terminal) for some Trans-Tasman routes. Qantas and Air New Zealand use T1. Confirm your terminal at Sydney, as T1 and T2 are separate buildings requiring a short bus or train connection.
AKL-SYD is an international route. Passengers clear New Zealand customs and biosecurity before departing Auckland and must clear Australian Border Force immigration, customs, and biosecurity on arrival at Sydney. Both countries have strict biosecurity requirements; declare all food, plant, and animal products. Australian residents using ePassport gates can clear in under five minutes during off-peak hours. New Zealand passport holders use the SmartGate system at Sydney and Auckland.
Air New Zealand operates 5 to 7 daily departures on AKL-SYD. Qantas runs 4 to 5 daily. Jetstar adds 2 to 3 daily low-cost departures. Combined frequency reaches 11 to 15 daily round trips. Block time is 3 hours 10 minutes westbound (tailwind advantage) and 3 hours 30 minutes eastbound. The route is Trans-Tasman's busiest pair by far and runs every day of the year.
Auckland to Sydney: Trans-Tasman's Core Route
AKL-SYD is the busiest international route across the Tasman Sea, operated by Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar with combined daily frequencies of 11 to 15. Air New Zealand fields Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and A321neos on this sector. Qantas uses 737-800s and occasionally 787s on peak rotations. Jetstar operates A320s and A321s at lower price points. Block time is 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. Both ends are major hub airports: AKL connects to the Pacific Islands, North America, and Asia; SYD connects to Asia, Europe, and North America with a comprehensive international programme across all five terminals.
Preclearance, Biosecurity, and Airport Ground Access
AKL-SYD carries New Zealand's strictest biosecurity export requirements alongside Australia's well-documented import restrictions. Both countries screen for food, biological materials, and soil at arrival. Sydney's T1 is a large facility with 30-minute immigration queues at peak. The Airport Link train from T1 to Central Station takes 13 minutes and costs A$22.30 (add a transport card for savings). Auckland Airport connects to the city by SkyBus from both international and domestic terminals, reaching Britomart in 45 minutes for NZ$18. The AKL rail link opened in 2022 and now provides train service from Puhinui to the city in 30 minutes with a bus connection from the terminal.