Cheap Flights from Sydney to Queenstown

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Virgin Australia Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN).

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Sydney to Queenstown?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 35 flight per week flying from Sydney to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA161 (09:19)

• When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Queenstown on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Queenstown on November 19, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 282.

• Which airports can I fly to for Queenstown from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Sydney Airport to Queenstown Airport (SYD-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

• Is there any time difference between Sydney and Queenstown?

  The time difference between Queenstown and Sydney is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sydney to Queenstown?

  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.