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Cheap flights from Sydney to Queenstown from £139

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ZQN
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 1 March 2026.

Sat 30/511:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 3/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/2£208
Wed 13/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 20/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2£208
Mon 27/411:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 1/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/2£223
Wed 28/1006:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 1/1120:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/3£224
Sun 19/406:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 4/517:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/2£233
Thu 14/511:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 17/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/2£234
Fri 18/906:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 21/920:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/3£242
Mon 17/811:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 20/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2£243
Sun 17/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 27/510:50
ZQN
-
SYD
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/2£244
Tue 25/811:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 2/920:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/2£245

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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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£260

Good one-way deal

£246 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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  • Jetstar
  • 17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Return

Price

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£208

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/5

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

£233

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/8

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£243

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

18:55-11:40

1 stop14h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/5

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£253

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/5

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

£258

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/8

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£273

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

08:50-20:00

1 stop9h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/5

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

£273

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/4

12:40-17:40

1 stop7h 00m

£316

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

08:00-16:40

1 stop6h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

17:40-22:10

1 stop6h 30m

£348

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

21:45-12:35

1 stop12h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

13:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

£354

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown

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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 return flight from Sydney to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of £104). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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 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 1 March 2026.

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.

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 1 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Queenstown. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
526 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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

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?

    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 28 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.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 16 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia (£150), and Jetstar (£158) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Queenstown. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Queenstown for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar (£116), Air New Zealand (£116), and Virgin Australia (£131).

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (85%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%) or China Airlines (82%) 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 at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £214. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl) can be booked for £371 on average, our data indicates £266 when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of £104). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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 Sydney to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest£150Average£347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest£158Average£290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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