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Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Queenstown to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 258 and round-trip tickets from NZD 648.

Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Queenstown to Sydney

The distance between Queenstown and Sydney is 1,940.93 km. It takes around 3 hours 22 minutes on average to fly from Queenstown to Sydney. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 258
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 648
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,940.93 km
Average flight time3 hours 22 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Queenstown to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Queenstown to Sydney in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is December, with an average price of NZD 341. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching NZD 577.

NZD 577
NZD 459
NZD 341
NZD 223
    Cheapest
  • NZD 349
    Jun
  • NZD 483
    Jul
  • NZD 516
    Aug
  • NZD 406
    Sep
  • NZD 483
    Oct
  • NZD 439
    Nov
  • NZD 341
    Dec
  • NZD 524
    Jan
  • NZD 409
    Feb
  • NZD 413
    Mar
  • NZD 577
    Apr
  • NZD 428
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Queenstown to Sydney on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is Thursday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 560
NZD 494
NZD 427
NZD 361
    Cheapest
  • NZD 520
    Mon
  • NZD 504
    Tue
  • NZD 430
    Wed
  • NZD 427
    Thu
  • NZD 500
    Fri
  • NZD 510
    Sat
  • NZD 560
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Queenstown to Sydney during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Queenstown to Sydney are available on Jun 19, starting from NZD 272.

NZD 373
NZD 323
NZD 272
NZD 222
    Cheapest
  • NZD 301
    16
    Jun
  • NZD 279
    17
  • NZD 279
    18
  • NZD 272
    19
  • NZD 358
    20
  • NZD 373
    21

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 258 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to SYD on Sun, Jun 14), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 648 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Sun, Jun 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 22 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- NZ231 (15:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 14, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 258.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Sydney on June 18, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 271.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport (ZQN-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Queenstown is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of NZD 443.

NZD 358
NZD 443
NZD 529
NZD 615
NZD 700
Jetstar Airways
NZD 443
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
NZD 456
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
NZD 570
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
NZD 591
Qantas Airways
Emirates
NZD 700
Emirates

Which airlines operate the most flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Queenstown to Sydney on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Queenstown to Sydney is IndiGo/Qantas Airways/Emirates, operating 19 flights per week.

9
12
16
19
IndiGo
19
IndiGo
Qantas Airways
19
Qantas Airways
Emirates
19
Emirates
Alaska Airlines
12
Alaska Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
12
China Eastern Airlines
Finnair
12
Finnair

How many flights fly from Queenstown to Sydney each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Queenstown to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Queenstown to Sydney are most frequent on Sunday, while the fewest flights operate on Thursday.

154
102
49
0
Highest
114
Mon
73
Tue
72
Wed
49
Thu
121
Fri
112
Sat
154
Sun