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$166 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Sydney.
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Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$404Jetstar
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Mon, 16 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$411Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$415Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$416Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$418Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$421Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
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20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
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09:15 - 14:20SYD-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 17:40ZQN-SYD
12h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 09:40SYD-ZQN
13h 20m2 stops
$897Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 - 17:10ZQN-SYD
8h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 08:25SYD-ZQN
12h 30m1 stop
$909Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 21:40ZQN-SYD
10h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 12:20SYD-ZQN
16h 25m1 stop
$915Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 30 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Queenstown to Sydney, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Sydney is June, where tickets cost $488 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $762 and $674 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Sydney?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $360, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$166
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Sydney

When to book flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney was $106 for a one-way ticket and $258 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Sydney?

    On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from Queenstown Intl. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Sydney?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Sydney, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Sydney are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $578 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $749 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $307 or less one-way and $222 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +14 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +14 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +15 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air India, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air Canada, Air India, +15 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +14 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +14 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +15 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Saturday

Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +14 more

Air India, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Queenstown to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 826 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

10.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2025LAX - SYD
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Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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