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$264+ Cheap flights to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Return from

$392

One-way from

$264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$607

Good round-trip deal

$454 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/5-1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.

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Wed 21/506:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 1/620:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/4$392
Mon 26/509:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/520:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$530
Thu 22/509:15SYD - ZQN
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 25/515:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/4$578
Wed 1/1008:30SYD - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/1017:40ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/4$618
Sat 31/516:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 7/607:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4$740
Mon 26/516:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Mon 2/607:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Deal found 11/4$760

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/6

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$392

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

07:20-12:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/5

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$461

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 18/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$519

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

16:15-21:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 24/5

07:05-08:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$578

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

17:55-09:40

1 stop13h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 29/6

15:25-16:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$624

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$264

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

06:50-11:50

Nonstop3h 00m

$298

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

09:15-14:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$306

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

11:50-10:10

1 stop20h 20m

$367

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

16:15-21:15

Nonstop3h 00m

$419

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Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

When is the best time to book a flight to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Queenstown is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Queenstown takes 2 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Queenstown

The most flights from Sydney to Queenstown are scheduled on a Friday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

FAQs about flying to Queenstown

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they wish to fly to Queenstown. The Queenstown airport is 6.3 km from the city centre. 5 airlines have flights to Queenstown Intl from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Queenstown Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 flights from Sydney per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Queenstown on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost $63, while return flights cost around $142.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $162, however they can be found for as little as $89.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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