How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Queenstown is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $410. Jetstar is 23% 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 $170. Users have also found prices from $230 and $247 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $581, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $166. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $563.

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

Consider China Airlines (89%), China Eastern (89%) or Air Canada (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Queenstown check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Queenstown?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 25% on flights from Sydney to Queenstown compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $391. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $436.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

May can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $365. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $153. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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 20 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

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.

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Wed 10/86:15 amSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 10/178:50 pmZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 7/2

$281

Wed 8/276:15 amSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/311:00 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$371

Mon 8/259:00 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 10/155:40 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/2

$410

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Wed 10/86:15 amSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 10/178:50 pmZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 7/2

$281

Wed 8/276:15 amSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/311:00 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$371

Mon 8/259:00 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 10/155:40 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/2

$410

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Wed 7/99:35 pmSYD - ZQN

1 stop15h 55mEmirates

Wed 7/307:05 amZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 25mEmirates

Deal found 7/1

$662

Tue 8/53:00 pmSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Tue 8/124:50 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Deal found 7/1

$347

Sat 8/98:45 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/1210:35 amZQN - SYD

1 stop13h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/2

$450

Mon 8/259:00 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 10/155:40 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/2

$410

Wed 8/276:15 amSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/311:00 pmZQN - SYD

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$371

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Thu 9/43:05 pmSYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 50mJetstar

Deal found 7/1

$170

Sat 8/29:05 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$225

Mon 12/1511:00 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/1

$230

Sat 10/258:45 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop6h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/2

$247

Wed 7/1611:50 amSYD - ZQN

1 stop20h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$268

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Wed 10/8

6:15 am-11:10 am

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Fri 10/17

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

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Wed 8/27

6:15 am-11:10 am

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Sun 8/31

1:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$371

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SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/25

9:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

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Wed 10/15

5:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$410

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SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

3:05 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$170

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

9:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$225

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/15

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$230

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/25

8:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$247

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SYD - ZQN

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/16

11:50 am-10:10 am

1 stop20h 20m

$268

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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 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

When flying from Sydney to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown

The most flights from SYD to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, LATAM Airlines, and Virgin 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,805 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

409 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

455 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 20 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 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Queenstown is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $410. Jetstar is 23% 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 $170. Users have also found prices from $230 and $247 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?
Consider China Airlines (89%), China Eastern (89%) or Air Canada (81%) 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 $581, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $166. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $563.
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.

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Jetstar	Cheapest$160	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$193	Average$414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$212	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Emirates	Cheapest$246	Average$514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$271	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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

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