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ZQN — SYD
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2026.
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/9£270
Fri 16/1020:50 -
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Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£273
Thu 22/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£279
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 21/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6/9£288
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 25/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£290
Wed 25/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 2/1206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£294
Tue 17/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 24/1106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9£296
Tue 27/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 30/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£311
Best flights from Queenstown to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£273
Fri 16/1014:25 -
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Sun 25/1009:15 -
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Deal found 8/9£386
Tue 17/1111:15 -
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Fri 20/1111:50 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 7/9£399
Fri 16/1007:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 19/1016:15 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 10/9£427
Thu 22/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£279
Tue 17/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 24/1106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9£296
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 25/1006:25 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 11/9£310
Tue 27/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 30/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£311
Wed 25/1113:30 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 2/1206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£322
Thu 8/1013:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Sun 11/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9£414
Direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Queenstown to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/9£270
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£273
Thu 22/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£279
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 21/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6/9£288
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 25/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£290
Wed 25/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 2/1206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£294
Tue 17/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 24/1106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9£296
Fri 26/220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sat 6/306:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 9/9£299
Mon 1/320:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Thu 4/306:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 9/9£306
Sat 27/220:50 -
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Fri 5/306:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 9/9£310
Tue 27/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 30/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£311
Last-minute flights from Queenstown to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney. Data last updated 11 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/9£270
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£273
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 21/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6/9£288
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 25/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/9£290
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 21/1019:20 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/9£330
Fri 16/1020:25 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 21/1019:20 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/9£364
Thu 22/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 27/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£279
Tue 27/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 30/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/9£311
One-way flights from Queenstown to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
Tue 22/1220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9£125
Fri 30/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/9£129
Wed 11/1120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/9£129
Wed 27/120:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/9£130
Thu 3/1220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9£132
Sat 19/1220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9£137
Sun 20/1220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9£140
Sat 20/220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9£146
Fri 23/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/9£148
Thu 12/1112:05 -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/9£151
Find flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD). 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 11 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Sydney 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Sydney that are best for you.
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QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Wed 25/11
20:50-22:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£132
Fastest return journey
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Fri 23/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£148
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Tue 17/11
20:50-22:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£148
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Fri 23/10
17:40-21:55
1 stop6h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£154
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Thu 29/10
12:05-21:15
1 stop11h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£160
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Mon 8/2
17:35-22:25
1 stop6h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£179
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Sat 24/10
09:05-10:25
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£183
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Mon 11/1
11:15-18:15
1 stop9h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£195
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Fri 19/2
14:05-18:55
1 stop6h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£198
QueenstownSydney
ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Fri 16/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
£273
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should look to book at least 49 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 Queenstown to Sydney?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of £250). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £368). 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 ZQN to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Queenstown to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 79% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Sydney?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between £287 and £354 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £270 on Jetstar (16 Oct–18 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney. 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 11 September 2026.
The most flights from ZQN to SYD are scheduled on a Wednesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).
How often are flights from Queenstown to Sydney delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this Queenstown to Sydney flight route?
The Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sydney?
A quick flight from Queenstown to Sydney can take about 3h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £273. The distance between Queenstown and Sydney is about 1204 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Sydney one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Queenstown to Sydney are Jetstar (£94), Virgin Australia (£119), and Qantas Airways (£139).
What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Sydney?
Consider American Airlines (81%), China Eastern (75%) or Alaska Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Sydney.
Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney 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 Queenstown to Sydney?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of £250). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £368). 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.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 September 2026.
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