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$225+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN)

SYD — ZQN
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Thu 11/5
Thu 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Tue 12/156:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 12/219:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/2$396
Mon 12/146:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 12/219:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/3$399
Mon 12/146:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Thu 12/179:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/4$402
Thu 12/36:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 12/89:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/5$412
Fri 12/46:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 12/89:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/5$413
Wed 12/26:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Wed 12/29:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/1$425
Tue 10/276:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Wed 11/49:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/1$429
Fri 12/46:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Fri 12/119:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/4$434
Thu 10/2211:50 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 10/269:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 10/5$437

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$225
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$501 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/13

9:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$271
Quickest round-trip

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/16

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/14

10:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$280

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/26

9:00 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/14

9:00 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/18

9:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/25

9:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$294

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/4

7:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/28

11:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/14

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/20

9:00 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$385

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Queenstown

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Queenstown

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Queenstown may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of $353). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ZQN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Queenstown as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Queenstown?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Queenstown flights typically cost between $348 and $497 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $356 on Jetstar (Jan 17-Feb 4).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Sydney to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,671 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

    To fly from Sydney to Queenstown, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN). Nonstop flights to Queenstown Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 2h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 22 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

    For as low as $385, Jetstar can have you in Queenstown from Sydney in 2h 55m. There are 1204 mi between Sydney and Queenstown. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Queenstown is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $226 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Jetstar, starting at $230 and $238 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $172. Users have also found prices from $204 and $225 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Consider China Airlines (92%), China Eastern (92%) or Malaysia Airlines (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $601, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $231. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $290.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of $353). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$226Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$230Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
JetstarCheapest$238Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EmiratesCheapest$376Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$406Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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