Tickets on sale for Air New Zealand's new Western Sydney International route, launching October 2026
Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday on its A320 and A321 jets. Flights will depart Auckland at 6.10am, arriving at Western Sydney International at 7:55am. The return service will depart Western Sydney International at 9.05am, arriving back in Auckland at 2.20pm.
Fares from Auckland to Western Sydney International will start from $310 NZD seat only one way.
Air New Zealand General Manager Short Haul and Domestic Lucy Hall says the introduction of the Western Sydney service strengthens the airline's network across the Tasman and provides customers with another gateway into Sydney.
"Flying directly into Western Sydney opens up a catchment of more than 2.5 million people, including a significant New Zealand community, and supports stronger business, tourism and visiting friends and family links between our two countries.
"Together with our services to Sydney Kingsford Smith, this new route gives customers more choice and flexibility when travelling between New Zealand and Australia."
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said the airport is delighted to have Air New Zealand as a trusted airline partner as preparations to launch new services across the Tasman continue each week.
"I'd like to extend a warm 'kia ora' to all New Zealanders – we can't wait to welcome you to Western Sydney, with its terrific tourism attractions, culinary delights and vibrant communities that make it an economic powerhouse and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.
"We're thrilled to be offering Sydney siders greater connectivity to New Zealand's largest city and main holiday destination, so they can enjoy more choice and flexibility, alongside WSI's innovative and seamless customer experience."
Air New Zealand Western Sydney International flight schedule
Flights from 26 October 2026
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Auckland International to Western Sydney International
- Departure: 6.05am
- Arrival: 7.50am
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Western Sydney International to Auckland International
- Departure: 9.00am
- Arrival: 2.15pm
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