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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$316	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown is currently $316
Cheapest one-way flight	$182	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Queenstown is currently $182
Last-minute weekend getaway	$474	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Queenstown is currently $474
Cheapest business class flights	$1,067	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown is currently $1,067

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Queenstown takes 2 hr 55 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 Sydney to Queenstown is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $365–510
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $475–670

Popular airlines from Sydney to Queenstown

Qantas

Nonstop

from $569

Typical price: $550–950

14 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - ZQN Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

SYD - ZQN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $440

Typical price: $460–780

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - ZQN Every day

66 weekly connecting flights

SYD - ZQN Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $316

Typical price: $380–860

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - ZQN Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

SYD - ZQN Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $475

Typical price: $495–980

5 weekly nonstop flights

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

93 weekly connecting flights

SYD - ZQN Every day

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 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 32 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 27 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 17 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $365 to $510.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $316. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $182.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $569, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $440, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $316, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $475, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown starts at $316 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $182 and departs on Wed, May 6.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Queenstown.

Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Queenstown.
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 Sydney to Queenstown 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 Sydney to Queenstown.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 14 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 5 nonstop flights and 93 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are:

Virgin Australia offers 7 nonstop flights and 66 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $316. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $182.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $569, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $440, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $316, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $475, flying from May 29 to May 31.

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

There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, 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 Sydney and Queenstown at price $474 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

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

There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, 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 Sydney to Queenstown on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Queenstown start at $316 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Queenstown, 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 Sydney and Queenstown start at $1,067 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Queenstown start at $316 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Queenstown, 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 Sydney and Queenstown starts at $474 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Queenstown at price $474 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown, 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.