Skyscanner

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Sydney to Queenstown flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Queenstown

Book the best Queenstown fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to Queenstown? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.
Queenstown.Rs43,106 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,106, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queenstown

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from Rs43,261
May
from Rs43,106
Jun
from Rs43,106
Jul
from Rs43,261
Aug
from Rs43,106
Sep
from Rs43,106
Oct
from Rs43,106
Nov
from Rs43,106
Dec
from Rs46,712
Jan
from Rs46,712
Feb
from Rs43,106
Mar
from Rs43,106

Direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Sydney to Queenstown: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Queenstown below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Queenstown.

Sydney to Queenstown: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs43,106
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week189

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown is Rs71,384. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours is the average flight time from Sydney to Queenstown.
Qatar Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas fly direct from Sydney to Queenstown.
As of April 2025, there are 189 flights per week flying from Sydney to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queenstown is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Queenstown Airport on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport is 3 hours.

  • Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Queenstown two hours ahead of Sydney.

  • You can choose from 43 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest you can take. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 14:45.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SYD to ZQN flight.

  • During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • You can fly nonstop to Queenstown, New Zealand. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Jetstar.

  • With a dependable 92.31% of services arriving as scheduled, Air New Zealand has the best on-time record for SYD to ZQN flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SYD and ZQN:

    • Christchurch International Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Auckland Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • Currently, Rs43,106 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs71,384. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to ZQN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to ZQN.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.

  • From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Queenstown based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SYD to ZQN in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 6ºC on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Christchurch is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Queenstown. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sydney to Queenstown

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.