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$221 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Sydney 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$498Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$503Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$506Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$510Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$512Jetstar
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Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 16:25ZQN-SYD
3h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 14:15SYD-ZQN
3h 00mdirect
$590Virgin Australia
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 08:20SYD-ZQN
12h 25m1 stop
$634Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 - 17:40ZQN-SYD
8h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:00 - 14:05SYD-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$641Air New Zealand
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 - 17:40ZQN-SYD
8h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 10:40SYD-ZQN
13h 50m1 stop
$653Air New Zealand
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 19:00SYD-ZQN
7h 00m1 stop
$661Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $498 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
Good to know
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$498
Overall average: $757
Jetstar
Thu 4/12Wed 10/12
ZQN - SYD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$221
Typical prices: $317-$454
Jetstar
Mon 15/12
ZQN - SYD • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Sydney flights

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

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

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

For Queenstown to Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Sydney, 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 Sydney is February, where tickets cost $522 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $827 and $757 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $551 on average.

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

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 Sydney, 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 the flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$221
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Queenstown to Sydney

When to book flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney was $221 for a one-way ticket and $498 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Sydney?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $763 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $719 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 to Sydney from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $414 or less one-way and $1,350 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Sydney? 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 517 reviews
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

10.0 ExcellentCory, Oct 2025AKL - YVR
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Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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