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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown from $485

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — ZQN
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sunshine Coast (zzKII) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$710

One-way from

$485
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Queenstown
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Queenstown

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Cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2025.

Tue 4/216:20MCY - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/215:05ZQN - MCY
1 stop27h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/1$710
Thu 13/308:30MCY - ZQN
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/315:05ZQN - MCY
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$720
Thu 13/311:15MCY - ZQN
2 stops22h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/315:15ZQN - MCY
1 stop22h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$882

Find flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 4/2

16:20-14:15

1 stop18h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/2

15:05-15:40

1 stop27h 35m

$710

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 13/3

08:30-14:15

1 stop26h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/3

15:05-18:10

1 stop6h 05m

$720

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 13/3

11:15-12:20

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/3

15:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

$882

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 2/3

14:30-13:10

1 stop19h 40m

$485

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 2/3

20:35-21:05

2 stops21h 30m

$585

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 2/3

11:15-09:40

3 stops19h 25m

$787

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KII to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

When flying from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 16 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
821 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
433 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Sunshine Coast?

    If you book a flight to Queenstown from Sunshine Coast, you will be flying to Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 6.3 km from the centre of Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Australia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $485. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sunshine Coast to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Queenstown

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JetstarCheapest$476Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$648Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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