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$170+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ZQN
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$170
(Virgin Australia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:15 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 5/308:40 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/24$273
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:20 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 5/101:15 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/24$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:15 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:25 pmZQN - SYD
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$378
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/168:45 amSYD - ZQN
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/233:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/24$427
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:35 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mEmirates
Fri 5/303:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/24$506
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/234:15 pmSYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 5/283:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/24$507

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Queenstown that are best for you.

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SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/23

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/30

8:40 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$273

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/3

7:20 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/10

1:15 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$287

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/30

8:25 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

$378

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/16

8:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/23

3:25 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$427

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

9:35 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$506

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/23

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/28

3:25 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$507

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/26

8:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$170

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$171

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/11

5:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 30m

$215

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/24

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$266

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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 49 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

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 55% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,189 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 39 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 $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, starting at $287 and $425 round-trip. Jetstar is 24% 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 Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $170. Users have also found prices from $175 and $215 on Jetstar and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (89%), Air Canada (89%) or Etihad Airways (88%) 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 $522, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $160. 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$160Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$177Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air New ZealandCheapest$184Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$246Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$256Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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