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Flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Airlines Flying from Sydney to Queenstown

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Sydney to Queenstown, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.

Find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 326 or return tickets from NZD 531.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Sydney to Queenstown

The distance between Sydney and Queenstown is about 1,940.93 km. It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Queenstown. The most popular month to Queenstown is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 326
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 531
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,940.93 km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

Find the best time to fly from Sydney to Queenstown

The cheapest time for Sydney to Queenstown flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from NZD 299.

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  • Dec

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  • Jan

    284
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  • 1825
  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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.
  • It takes around 2 hours 58 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 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)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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.