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$183+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD)

ZQN — SYD
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Fri 12/49:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 12/66:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/30$416
Wed 12/29:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 12/96:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/1$417
Thu 12/31:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 1/206:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/30$437
Mon 12/149:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 12/166:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/1$439
Thu 11/2612:05 pm -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 12/26:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/3$440
Fri 12/48:30 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Sun 12/66:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/1$471
Mon 11/99:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Mon 11/166:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/30$477
Mon 11/309:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Thu 12/36:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/2$495
Mon 11/231:35 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Mon 11/306:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/2$519
Thu 11/2612:05 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 12/36:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/29$526
Fri 11/279:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 12/46:15 am -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/29$529

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(Super.com)

One-way from

$183
(Jetstar)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$1,089 or less

Good one-way deal

$255 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Queenstown Intl-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Queenstown Intl-Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.
From Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/20

9:00 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/23

9:00 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/8

2:25 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/3

3:05 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/3

9:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/30

11:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/17

8:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/13

8:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$242

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/12

8:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$242

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Compare providers for flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Queenstown-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Queenstown-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Queenstown-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Queenstown-Sydney 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 Queenstown-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of $338). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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 ZQN to SYD?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 72% on flights from Queenstown to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between $401 and $735 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $374 on Jetstar (Feb 19-Feb 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Sydney, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from Queenstown Intl. Booking flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 29 daily flights to Sydney from 2 different airlines. 21h 50m is how long a flight from Queenstown to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Sydney flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Queenstown to Sydney can take about 3h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $416. The distance from Queenstown to Sydney is about 1204 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($166), and Virgin Australia ($250) offers the cheapest pricing from Queenstown to Sydney. You may be able to fly from Queenstown to Sydney for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $146. Virgin Australia flights start at $174 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $185 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Sydney are Etihad Airways (87%), American Airlines (87%) and Air New Zealand (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Sydney is $182. On average you can expect to pay $1,542. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $934.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney 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 Queenstown to Sydney?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of $338). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$166Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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