AKL → SYD
Sydney
from$389return
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- Qantas
- Stops
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Eight tools built from the questions we answer every week. Free, no signup, and honest about where the numbers come from — they're planning aids, not quotes.
Live-style contracted fares ex-Auckland, filterable by region and season.
Indicative return fares ex-Auckland in NZD, excluding taxes that vary by date. Availability changes daily — we'll confirm the live price when you enquire.
NZD against the rupee, yuan, Fijian dollar and more, for quick trip maths.
Indicative mid-market rates for trip planning, updated periodically — not a live feed and not what a bank or bureau will offer you. 1 NZD ≈ 52.4 INR.
What your passport needs for India, China, Fiji, Australia and the UK.
NZ passport holders can apply online for an Indian e-Tourist visa before travel.
General guidance only, not immigration advice — rules change without notice and depend on your circumstances. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before booking.
Allowances side by side, plus what extra bags actually cost pre-paid vs at the airport.
| Airline | Cabin | Checked · Economy | Checked · Premium | Extra bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | 8 kg | 2 × 23 kg | 2 × 32 kg | from NZ$180 |
| Singapore Airlines | 7 kg | 30 kg total | 35 kg total | from NZ$150 |
| Malaysia Airlines | 7 kg | 30 kg total | 40 kg total | from NZ$160 |
| Air New Zealand | 7 kg | 1 × 23 kg | 2 × 23 kg | from NZ$120 |
| Emirates | 7 kg | 30 kg total | 40 kg total | from NZ$170 |
| China Southern | 5 kg | 2 × 23 kg | 2 × 32 kg | from NZ$140 |
| China Eastern | 5 kg | 2 × 23 kg | 2 × 32 kg | from NZ$140 |
| Fiji Airways | 7 kg | 1 × 23 kg | 2 × 23 kg | from NZ$110 |
| Qantas | 7 kg | 1 × 30 kg | 2 × 32 kg | from NZ$130 |
| Thai Airways | 7 kg | 30 kg total | 40 kg total | from NZ$150 |
Typical allowances on our most-booked fare types — your actual allowance depends on the fare class, route and any status you hold. We confirm it in writing before ticketing.
Pre-purchased allowance is always cheaper than paying at the check-in desk. Here's roughly how much cheaper.
Indicative pricing based on what we typically see on these routes — actual excess baggage charges depend on the airline, fare class, route and how far ahead you buy. We confirm the real cost before you pay.
Twelve months of fare pressure on the India and China corridors.
Relative fare pressure across a typical year on this corridor, based on how demand usually moves — not a forecast of any specific date. Booking 4–6 months ahead beats timing the market.
Journey length, usual routings and the time difference on arrival.
Fastest single-stop routing is usually via Singapore.
Typical elapsed times including a standard connection. Daylight saving shifts the time difference by an hour for part of the year.
Airfare plus on-the-ground costs, tuned to how you like to travel.
A planning ballpark using typical daily spend — accommodation, food, transport and sightseeing — plus an indicative return airfare. Your real fare is usually the part we can improve most.
A tailored, printable list by destination and season.
A starting point, not a complete list. Check current customs and airline restrictions — particularly for medication, powders and lithium batteries.
Tools can only tell you so much.
The actual fare depends on dates, availability and which contract we can put you on — none of which a calculator knows. Tell us where you're going and we'll price it properly.