Award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for SYD→AKL. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $130.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 15,000 points + $130.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest premium economy: 10,000 points + $130.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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SYD to AKL at a glance
- From
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International, Sydney, Australia (SYD)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- China Airlines (CI), Fiji Airways (FJ), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Auckland (AKL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $130.20 | Nonstop | Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 239 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 10,000 pts + $122.00 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 6 | 303 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $108.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,000 pts | Qantas (QF) | — | 250 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $110.40 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ) | 7 | 150 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $114.39 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $112.00 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 5 | 170 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 21,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stopsNonstop from 21,000 pts | Air New Zealand (NZ) | 7 | 220 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $130.20 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 45 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $122.00 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 47 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $110.20 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | — | 46 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 32,600 pts + $114.52 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 202 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $130.20 | Nonstop | Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 159 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $110.20 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | — | 177 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + $122.00 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 136 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $114.52 | Nonstop | JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $130.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $110.40 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $128.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 21,000 pts + $115.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $130.20 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $110.20 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + $122.40 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $114.52 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 216 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 10,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 45 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 15,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 119 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SYD to AKL on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 42,700 · Qantas (6 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (12 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (15 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (25 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (17 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (26 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (18 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 10,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Sydney to Auckland award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $130.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 239 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 04:22 UTC). In business, 15,000 points + $130.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 159 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SYD→AKL?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 250 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business 177 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 239 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business 159 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 220 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 150 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 303 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business 136 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 324 dates, premium economy 202 dates, business 322 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 170 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SYD to AKL?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SYD→AKL award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Atmos (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.