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 20 flights from Sydney per day.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

April is currently the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $66, while return flights cost around $146.

How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $191, however they can be found for as little as $93.

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).

$257+ Flights to Queenstown, New Zealand

Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Return from	$433
One-way from	$257
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$538
Good round-trip deal	$449 or less
Good one-way deal	$268 or less

Jetstar
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Nonstop
6h 10m total
Sydney to Queenstown

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Sun 30/306:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Tue 15/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$433

Fri 28/309:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$466

Mon 10/1109:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 21/1115:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$491

Thu 27/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$542

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$566

Best flights to Queenstown
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Sun 30/306:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Tue 15/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$433

Fri 28/309:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$466

Tue 24/608:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 28/613:15ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$541

Thu 27/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$542

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$558

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mEmirates

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/2$742

Direct flights to Queenstown
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Sun 30/306:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Sun 13/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$433

Fri 28/309:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$466

Tue 24/608:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 28/613:15ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$541

Thu 27/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$542

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$558

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mEmirates

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/2$742

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Tue 25/216:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/313:35ZQN - SYD

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$851

Tue 25/206:00SYD - ZQN

2 stops11h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 1/309:40ZQN - SYD

2 stops11h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,761

Fri 28/209:05SYD - ZQN

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Fri 7/315:15ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$651

Fri 28/220:30SYD - ZQN

1 stop18h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/315:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$684

Sat 1/314:40SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Sun 9/312:20ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$950

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$558

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mEmirates

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/2$742

Sun 23/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 4/414:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$557

Thu 27/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$542

Fri 28/309:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$466

Sun 30/306:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Sun 13/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$433

One-way flights to Queenstown
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Sat 22/314:40SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$257

Thu 27/317:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$307

Tue 4/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/2$321

Thu 13/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$323

Sun 20/409:00SYD - ZQN

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$339

Sun 23/311:40SYD - ZQN

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$361

Mon 3/311:40SYD - ZQN

1 stop22h 30mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 19/2$448

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$433

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

09:05-14:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/3

15:25-16:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$466

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/6

13:15-14:35

Nonstop3h 20m

$541

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$542

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/3

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$558

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/3

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$742

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

14:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

$257

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

17:45-08:25

1 stop12h 40m

$307

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$321

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$323

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Travel insights for flights to Queenstown

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

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?

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 Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Queenstown

The most flights from Sydney to Queenstown are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.

Jetstar

From $168

Virgin Australia

From $191

Air New Zealand

From $268

Qantas Airways

From $246

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

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and LATAM Airlines 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

462 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,794 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

417 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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 20 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 $66, while return flights cost around $146.
How much is a return flight to Queenstown?
A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $191, however they can be found for as little as $93.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

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