ZQN - SYD

$187 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney - Compare and Save

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 11/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$341
Typical prices: $379-$509
Jetstar
Fri 8/28Sun 8/30
ZQN - SYD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$187
Typical prices: $183-$277
Jetstar
Thu 11/12
ZQN - SYD • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
On Qantas, baggage rules may push you to check bags instead of carry-ons.
Queenstown has few gates; Auckland or Christchurch offer more Australia flight options.
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Cheapest • from $341 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Jetstar and others. Average duration is 3h 21m
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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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 round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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SYD
3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$341Jetstar
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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SYD
3h 15mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$344Jetstar
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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SYD
3h 15mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$346Jetstar
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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SYD
3h 15mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$349Jetstar
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$358Jetstar
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$362Jetstar
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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11:50 am - 4:45 pm
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2h 55mnonstop
$364Jetstar
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$366Jetstar
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$375Jetstar
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 am
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2h 55mnonstop
$378Jetstar
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney departing in August.

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, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday 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 November, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $476 and $461 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $211, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$187
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

Flights from Queenstown to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Queenstown to Sydney 
BillFlew with Qantas Airways
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SYD
May 2026
Unlike for US airlines, Qantas has baggage weight policies that tend to force you to check bags rather than use carry-ons. Qantas was pretty quick at making checked bags available in baggage claim, but expect to go to baggage claim.
WillFlew with Jetstar
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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
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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 for booking flights from Queenstown to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney was $187 for a one-way ticket and $341 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Queenstown and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from Queenstown to Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Sydney?

    Queenstown airport is called Queenstown Intl and the only airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • 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.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Sydney are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $476 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline. Booking your flights between Queenstown and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 $225 or less one-way and $1,341 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct 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

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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +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

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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +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 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 462 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

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

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!

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

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

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

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

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

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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