Air New Zealand Economy awards: Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD)
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The lowest economy award AwardTool saw on Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) was 10,300 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer. 3 loyalty programs showed Air New Zealand in economy on this route. The verified flight details below come from the itineraries behind those awards.
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- Programs
- 3
- Lowest economy
- 10,300 points
- Most open dates
- 327
- Verified flights
- 3
Programs that showed Air New Zealand economy on AKL–SYD
Each program's lowest observed economy award on this route, where Air New Zealand appeared in the results. "Appeared" means the award results included Air New Zealand; the lowest award may have been on another airline.
| Program | Lowest observed | Taxes | Open dates | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 10,300 points | $82.21 | 327 | nonstop |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 miles | $66.20 | 207 | nonstop |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 21,000 miles | $58.00 | 213 | 2 stops |
Verified flights
The flights behind the cheapest awards AwardTool matched. Where no operating carrier was identified, the marketing carrier is shown and no operator is asserted.
Cheapest itinerary — 2 stops (departed )
| Flight | Route | Departs / arrives | Aircraft | Duration | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ527 | AKL–CHC | → | Unknown aircraft | 1h 25m | Marketed by Air New Zealand |
| NZ5326 | CHC–WLG | → | ATR 72-600 | 1h 5m | Marketed by Air New Zealand |
| NZ247 | WLG–SYD | → | Unknown aircraft | 3h 50m | Marketed by Air New Zealand |
Cheapest nonstop itinerary — nonstop (departed )
| Flight | Route | Departs / arrives | Aircraft | Duration | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ103 | AKL–SYD | → | Unknown aircraft | 3h 35m | Marketed by Air New Zealand |
Cheapest itinerary — nonstop (departed )
| Flight | Route | Departs / arrives | Aircraft | Duration | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ109 | AKL–SYD | → | Unknown aircraft | 3h 45m | Marketed by Air New Zealand |
Questions
How many miles or points to fly Air New Zealand economy from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed was 10,300 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer, plus $82.21 taxes. 3 programs showed Air New Zealand in economy on this route; compare them above.
Does AwardTool know which aircraft Air New Zealand flies in economy on AKL–SYD?
Yes — the verified itineraries above show the flight numbers and aircraft of the cheapest awards AwardTool matched. Seats change quickly, so check the live search for a specific date.