Australia
New ZealandFreight rates from Sydney to Auckland.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 40HC from Sydney (AUSYD) to Auckland (NZAKL). Prices as of 5 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Sydney to Auckland
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Container shipping cost Sydney to Auckland
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $1,235 | · | 1 quote, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $704 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Source: Navo Rates, searches on this lane 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Sydney to Auckland by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Container shipping cost from Sydney to Auckland
On Sydney to Auckland the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,235 for a 40HC.
Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted: some are port to port, some include local charges, customs or door delivery. Check the terms in a live search before you compare.
Shipping from Sydney to Auckland
By sea Sydney to Auckland is 1,284 nautical miles, about 3.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Sydney to Auckland: where the numbers come from
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Sydney to Auckland above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Sydney to Auckland?
The lowest price we hold for Sydney to Auckland is $1,235 per 40HC, on the terms the provider quoted. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Sydney to Auckland take?
The sea distance is 1,284 nm, about 3.8 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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More freight rates to Auckland
Ningbo to Auckland40HC from$5,082- Yantian to Auckland40HC from$4,350
- Xiamen to Auckland40HC from$4,956
- Qingdao to Auckland40HC from$4,512
- Dalian to Auckland40HC from$4,392
- Shanghai to Auckland40HC from$4,368
Hong Kong to Auckland40HC from$6,050
Port Klang to Auckland40HC from$3,700
All lanes: freight rates by country, Australia to New Zealand, from Australia, to New Zealand. Distance and transit: Sydney to Auckland shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory. This lane has fewer than 3 prices so far and is not listed in search engines yet.
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