Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Sydney to Queenstown delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Sydney and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Queenstown flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Queenstown in 2h 55m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. There are 1204 mi between Sydney and Queenstown. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar (£159), and Virgin Australia (£201) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Queenstown. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Queenstown for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar (£104), Air New Zealand (£117), and Virgin Australia (£131).

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 61 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of £99). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of £172). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown

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The most flights from SYD to ZQN are scheduled on a Saturday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £213. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl) can be booked for £373 on average, our data indicates £251 when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Consider Hawaiian Airlines (90%), Etihad Airways (87%) or Virgin Australia (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Sydney to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 17

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

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Queenstown Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Queenstown from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily flights to Queenstown from 2 different airlines. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Sydney to Queenstown Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Deals for Sydney to Queenstown flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Queenstown from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Queenstown flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Sydney to Queenstown flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£214
One-way from	£149
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£316
Good one-way deal	£213 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£159	Average£278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£201	Average£308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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