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Flights to Wanaka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Wanaka in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

$440

One-way from

$343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$718
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Sydney to Wanaka
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Mon 23/1214:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 27/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$529
Wed 18/1207:30SYD - ZQN
1 stop9h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 22/1214:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$616
Sat 28/1214:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/117:30ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$652

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Locate flights to Wanaka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

14:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/3

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$440

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

09:00-16:45

1 stop5h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 14/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$576

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/1

17:45-12:15

1 stop16h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/1

16:45-07:50

1 stop17h 05m

$629

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/3

15:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$633

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

16:15-21:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/6

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$751

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/1

21:45-12:35

1 stop12h 50m

$343

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

09:00-16:45

1 stop5h 45m

$344

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/1

17:45-15:45

1 stop20h 00m

$356

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/1

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

$405

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$418

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Best time to book a flight to Wanaka

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Travel insights for flights to Wanaka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Wanaka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Wanaka is 60 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 Wanaka?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Wanaka takes 2 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Wanaka 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 Wanaka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

The most flights from Sydney to Wanaka are scheduled on a Thursday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

Rainfall in Wanaka by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wanaka 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 Wanaka when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Wanaka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wanaka, 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 Wanaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wanaka. 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 Wanaka. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka, such as Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
459 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
809 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

6.6
Okay
484 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wanaka 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 Wanaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

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

  • How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

    A return flight to Wanaka will typically cost around $181, however they can be found for as little as $86.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, 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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