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Flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Airlines operating flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown, 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 Sydney to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sydney to Queenstown over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 358 and round-trip tickets from NZD 626.

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

Flight details for Sydney to Queenstown

The distance between Sydney and Queenstown is 1,940.93 km. It takes around 2 hours 59 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Queenstown. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 358
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 626
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,940.93 km
Average flight time2 hours 59 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Queenstown route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to Queenstown

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queenstown is January, with an average price of NZD 433. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching NZD 623.

NZD 623
NZD 528
NZD 433
NZD 338
    Cheapest
  • NZD 492
    Jun
  • NZD 623
    Jul
  • NZD 483
    Aug
  • NZD 496
    Sep
  • NZD 459
    Oct
  • NZD 530
    Nov
  • NZD 540
    Dec
  • NZD 433
    Jan
  • NZD 525
    Feb
  • NZD 539
    Mar
  • NZD 564
    Apr
  • NZD 504
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

Average price of return flights from Sydney to Queenstown purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, June is often the cheapest month for fly from Sydney to Queenstown, with an average price of NZD 769. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 1,175.

NZD 1,175
NZD 972
NZD 769
NZD 566
  • NZD 769
    Jun
  • NZD 1,175
    Jul
  • NZD 886
    Aug
  • NZD 866
    Sep
  • NZD 1,114
    Oct
  • NZD 1,018
    Nov
  • NZD 1,161
    Dec
  • NZD 933
    Jan
  • NZD 941
    Feb
  • NZD 884
    Mar
  • NZD 1,154
    Apr
  • NZD 944
    May

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sydney to Queenstown 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 Sydney to Queenstown is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 597
NZD 542
NZD 486
NZD 431
    Cheapest
  • NZD 543
    Mon
  • NZD 494
    Tue
  • NZD 486
    Wed
  • NZD 559
    Thu
  • NZD 597
    Fri
  • NZD 548
    Sat
  • NZD 548
    Sun

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

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sydney to Queenstown 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 Sydney to Queenstown are available on Jun 21, starting from NZD 376.

NZD 503
NZD 440
NZD 376
NZD 313
    Cheapest
  • NZD 428
    15
    Jun
  • NZD 396
    16
  • NZD 475
    17
  • NZD 503
    18
  • NZD 460
    19
  • NZD 442
    20
  • NZD 376
    21

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 358 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to ZQN on Sat, Jun 13), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 626 departing on Sun, Jun 14 and returning on Thu, Jun 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Emirates Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 59 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Sydney to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5008 (09:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Queenstown, 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 Sat, Jun 13, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 358.
    · 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 Queenstown travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Queenstown on June 14, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 338.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Sydney 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 Sydney to Queenstown

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown is LATAM Airlines, with an average fare of NZD 438.

NZD 360
NZD 438
NZD 517
NZD 595
NZD 673
LATAM Airlines
NZD 438
LATAM Airlines
Jetstar Airways
NZD 506
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
NZD 590
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
NZD 634
Air New Zealand
Emirates
NZD 652
Emirates
Qantas Airways
NZD 673
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

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

4
9
14
19
Emirates
19
Emirates
Qantas Airways
19
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
19
IndiGo
Finnair
13
Finnair
Alaska Airlines
13
Alaska Airlines
Air India
9
Air India

How many flights fly from Sydney to Queenstown each day?

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

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

149
94
38
0
Highest
114
Mon
38
Tue
68
Wed
43
Thu
146
Fri
111
Sat
149
Sun