Originally Posted by
Austin787
I'd go with Air New Zealand. Best J product of the 3 options, and great service too. Plus, ANZ flights to the USA depart late afternoon or evening - easier to sleep and more time in your final day in The Land Down Under.
However, OP is flying back from SYD, so there would be an earlier flight SYD-AKL for the NZ return flight.
I hate domestic to international or vv connections at major Australian airports as it's such a hassle in general to get between the terminals. I don't recall the specific situation at BNE for QF flights, but I would certainly want to check the logistical details before accepting this routing.