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How to get fromNew South Wales to New Zealandby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New South Wales to New Zealand by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    5h 55m
    $324–684

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    7h 14m
    $214–854

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    6h 3m
    $327–682

  4. Fly to Wellington

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    6h 1m
    $420–689

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    9h 53m

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

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,184.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) every 2 hours.

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