$302 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Australia

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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydneydirect$532
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$604
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$673
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$537
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,210
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$929
Maroochydore
Maroochydore1 stop$1,346
Newcastle
Newcastle1 stop$819
Sydney
Sydneydirect$532
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$604
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$673
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$537
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,210
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$929
Maroochydore
Maroochydore1 stop$1,346
Newcastle
Newcastle1 stop$819

Book Cheap Queenstown to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05
ZQN
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SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
11:50 - 16:45
SYD
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ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$532Jetstar
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 14:15
ZQN
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OOL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:40
OOL
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ZQN
3h 20mdirect
$537Jetstar
Fri, 15 May - Wed, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 17:10
ZQN
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 20:00
MEL
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ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$668Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 08:05
ZQN
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BNE
23h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 08:25
BNE
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ZQN
11h 15m
1 stop
$673Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10
ZQN
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 09:40
MEL
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ZQN
13h 30m
1 stop
$675Air New Zealand
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 14:15
ZQN
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OOL
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 08:25
OOL
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ZQN
11h 30m
1 stop
$714Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
15:25 - 22:50
ZQN
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AVV
9h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 21:15
AVV
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ZQN
8h 45m
1 stop
$771Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 09:45
ZQN
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AVV
14h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:30
AVV
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ZQN
6h 30m
1 stop
$785Qantas Airways
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
10h 55m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,022Virgin Australia
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 11:25
ZQN
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CNS
23h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,083Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Australia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Queenstown to Australia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from Queenstown found in the last 72 hours was to Coolangatta, at $512 return. The most popular route is from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $945.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when retur flights cost $592 on average. Morning departures are around 12% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,821.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Australia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $733, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Australia is May, when tickets cost $519 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $766 and $714 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Australia on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Queenstown, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Queenstown to Australia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$254
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Coolangatta

Flights from Queenstown to Australia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Queenstown to Australia 
WillFlew with Jetstar
ZQN
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SYD
Dec 2025
I wouldn't fly Jetstar. Virgin Atlantic flies between Queenstown and Sydney, chose them! Queenstown international is limited to a few gates and only goes to AUS. Auckland and Christchurch give more options.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
ZQN
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SYD
Jun 2025
Double check if you are on a connecting flight that your bag is going through. The duty free in sydney airport is great!

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Australia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Queenstown to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Queenstown to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Queenstown to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Queenstown to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $392 one-way - $816 round-trip; Melbourne $346 one-way - $762 round-trip; Sydney $413 one-way - $1,436 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 627 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Apr 2026
CHC - PMR
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Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

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