Sydney (Mascot) to Auckland (SYD–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Sydney (Mascot) to Auckland
14 carriers, 341 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
341 Flights/wk
1,342 mi
2h 55m nonstop
+2h ahead
32 1-stop hubs
SYD–AKL is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Emirates and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,342 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SYD–AKL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 6E IndiGo | 54 | 320, 32Q, 73H, 789 | 3h05-3h10 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 40 | 73H, 789 | 3h05-3h10 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 38 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 77W, 789 | 3h05-3h15 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 34 | 332, 73H, 789 | 2h55-3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CI China Airlines | 33 | 73H, 789 | 3h05-3h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| NZ Air New Zealand | 33 | 32N, 32Q, 77W | 3h05-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | 73H | 3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AY Finnair | 26 | 73H, 789 | 3h05-3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 32N, 77W | 3h05-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 12 | 73H, 789 | 3h05-3h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 11 | 320, 32Q | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 32Q | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 73H | 3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 4 | 332 | 3h15 | – | 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, SYD to AKL direction.
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51
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47
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49
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
59
Nonstop flights
341
Outbound / wk
341
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to AKL.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Auckland is 2 hours
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Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · AKL: NZDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 8:00 PM in Auckland.
SYD: AEDT · AKL: NZDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 8:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 15m.
Getting to SYD
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
Facts
SYD–AKL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights341 out / 341 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SYD to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,342 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, 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 SYD to AKL. The return direction has about 341 weekly flights.
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from AKL to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Qantas and Emirates depart from the International Terminal (T1) at Sydney. Air New Zealand uses T1 as well. Jetstar International also operates from T1. All SYD-AKL flights arrive at Auckland's international terminal, which is the only terminal at AKL. The international and domestic piers are adjacent within the single building. Connections to a domestic Air New Zealand flight at AKL require clearing NZ Customs and MAF biosecurity, then re-checking in at the domestic desk or using a through-check service if available.
Air New Zealand operates more daily departures on SYD-AKL than any other carrier, with 3-5 daily flights depending on season. Qantas runs 2-3 daily. Jetstar adds 1-2 budget departures. Singapore Airlines and Emirates serve the route as a Tasman leg on their longer-haul itineraries. Total daily departures run 8-11 across carriers. Flight time is 3 hours to 3 hours 15 minutes eastbound and 3 hours 30 minutes westbound.
All passengers arriving in New Zealand must complete a New Zealand Customs and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) declaration. Biosecurity rules are strict: undeclared food items, soil on footwear, and plant material trigger fines. The declaration process adds 20-40 minutes after landing before reaching the domestic connection area. Passengers on through-checked tickets should alert their carrier to this layover extension requirement.
Sydney to Auckland: The Trans-Tasman Trunk
SYD-AKL is the busiest trans-Tasman route and one of the most important international short-haul corridors in the Southern Hemisphere. Air New Zealand and Qantas together carry the majority of passengers, with combined daily departures from 5-8 depending on season. Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates also operate on this segment. Flight time is 3 hours 10 minutes. Aircraft deployed include Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner and A320-family jets, and Qantas 737-800s. The route connects two of the most integrated travel markets outside the European Union, with Australian and New Zealand citizens holding mutual right-to-work access under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement.
New Zealand Entry and Connection Context
Auckland Airport is New Zealand's primary international gateway, handling over 85% of the country's international arrivals. The airport has a single integrated terminal building with international and domestic piers. All passengers arriving on SYD-AKL must clear NZ Customs and MPI biosecurity before accessing the domestic connection area. Travelers with onward Air New Zealand domestic connections need a minimum 90-minute connection time to account for biosecurity processing. SYD's T1 international terminal connects to the domestic T2 and T3 via an AirBus shuttle and a 5-minute walk for departing passengers needing to transfer between international and domestic check-in areas.