What is the cheapest month to fly to Wanaka?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Wanaka is currently April ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 $191, however they can be found for as little as $93.

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).

$257+ Flights to Wanaka

Flights to Wanaka in 2025

Return from	$433
One-way from	$257
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$538

Jetstar
2/4-10/4
Nonstop
6h 10m total
Sydney to Queenstown

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Jetstar
22/3
Nonstop
2h 55m total
Sydney to Wanaka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 February 2025.

Wed 2/406:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 10/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$433

Fri 14/1109:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/1215:15ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$481

Mon 10/1109:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 21/1115:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$491

Fri 14/1109:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1120:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$538

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$566

Best flights to Wanaka
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Wanaka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/406:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 10/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$433

Thu 27/317:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$503

Sun 23/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/312:20ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$538

Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$558

Mon 26/508:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/616:30ZQN - SYD

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$577

Direct flights to Wanaka
Explore direct flight options to Wanaka based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/406:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 10/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$433

Thu 24/709:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand

Tue 29/715:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$503

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

Sun 6/409:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mEmirates

Sun 13/415:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mEmirates

Deal found 20/2$977

Last-minute flights to Wanaka
Discover last-minute flight deals to Wanaka. Data last updated 21 February 2025 and is based on user searches.

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

Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand

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

Sun 23/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 4/414:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$557

Thu 27/317:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 31/315:25ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$503

Thu 27/316:05SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$542

Sat 29/314:40SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Sat 12/420:40ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$442

One-way flights to Wanaka
Search for one-way flight options to Wanaka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/314:40SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$257

Mon 12/508:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$282

Wed 21/517:55SYD - ZQN

1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$310

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 23/311:40SYD - ZQN

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$361

Mon 3/311:40SYD - ZQN

1 stop20h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 21/2$448

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$433

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

17:45-08:25

1 stop12h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/3

15:25-16:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$503

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

Sat 22/3

14:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

$257

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$282

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

17:55-12:15

1 stop16h 20m

$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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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?

The best time to book flights to Wanaka 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 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wanaka 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 Wanaka

The most flights from Sydney to Wanaka 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 Wanaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Wanaka 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 Wanaka?

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

Rainfall in Wanaka 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

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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.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

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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.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,793 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

Check prices

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.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

416 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

Check prices

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.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

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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.

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 $191, however they can be found for as little as $93.
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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Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

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Rainfall in Wanaka by month

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Temperature in Wanaka by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

Does Queenstown Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

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