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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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

09:05-14:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/2

15:15-16:35

Nonstop3h 20m

$458

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

14:45-19:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

12:30-13:45

Nonstop3h 15m

$461

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/3

15:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$511

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/12

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/12

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$547

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/12

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$580

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/2

20:35-07:25

1 stop12h 50m

$590

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/12

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$321

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/1

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$332

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

06:20-16:15

1 stop7h 55m

$335

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/1

09:30-19:00

1 stop7h 30m

$336

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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 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

$459

One-way from

$321

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Average price

$537
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Wanaka
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Cheapest flights to Wanaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wanaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Wed 11/1209:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 18/1214:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$542
Tue 10/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 12/1207:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$547
Wed 11/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Thu 19/1207:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$580
Wed 11/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/1214:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$619
Fri 13/1214:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 20/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$723
Thu 12/1218:25SYD - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/1213:05ZQN - SYD
1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$725

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 15 November 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 18 November 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

The most flights from Sydney to Wanaka are scheduled on a Monday (27 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 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 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka, such as Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,486 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
529 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
820 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,934 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 $188, however they can be found for as little as $69.

  • 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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