Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN - SYD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Sydney and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$372	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney is currently $372
Cheapest one-way flight	$163	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Sydney is currently $163
Last-minute weekend getaway	$480	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Sydney is currently $480
Cheapest business class flights	$1,338	Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney is currently $1,338

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Queenstown to Sydney takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–570
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $445–680

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Sydney

Qantas

Nonstop

from $600

Typical price: $530–870

11 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - SYD Every day

41 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - SYD Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $372

Typical price: $405–740

6 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

22 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - SYD Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $484

Typical price: $485–850

4 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

80 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $488

Typical price: $445–770

5 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - SYD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

15 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $350 to $570.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $372. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $163.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $600, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $372, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $484, flying from Jun 22 to Jun 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $488, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney starts at $372 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $163 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Queenstown to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Queenstown to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 11 nonstop flights and 41 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 4 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney are:

Jetstar offers 6 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Virgin Australia offers 5 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Sydney.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $372. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $163.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $600, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $372, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $484, flying from Jun 22 to Jun 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $488, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.

Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney.

There are 11 Qantas direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Virgin Australia direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Sydney at price $480 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney.

There are 11 Qantas direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Virgin Australia direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Queenstown and Sydney start at $372 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Queenstown to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Sydney start at $1,338 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 2 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Sydney start at $372 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Queenstown to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Queenstown and Sydney starts at $480 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Sydney at price $480 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.