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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AKL - SYD
    3h 50m
    $270–548

  2. Fly Auckland to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane AKL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $269–710

  3. Fly Auckland to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane AKL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $395–731

  4. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WRE - SYD
    11h 5m
    $744–1,281

  5. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TRG - SYD
    10h 15m
    $653–1,190

Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,168.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly.

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