ZQN - SYD

$129 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

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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
$314
Typical prices: $367-$467
Jetstar
Tue 12/9Wed 12/10
ZQN - SYD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $183-$264
Jetstar
Tue 12/9
ZQN - SYD • Non-stop
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Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and free Wi-Fi.
Qantas provides 30 kg checked baggage in Economy.
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Cheapest • from $314 (round-trip)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney

Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 10
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pmZQN-SYD
3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 amSYD-ZQN
2h 55mnonstop
$314Jetstar
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Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pmZQN-SYD
3h 15mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 7:55 pmSYD-ZQN
2h 55mnonstop
$332Jetstar
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:05 pmZQN-SYD
3h 15mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:00 pm - 7:55 pmSYD-ZQN
2h 55mnonstop
$340Jetstar
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:05 pmZQN-SYD
3h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:10 amSYD-ZQN
2h 55mnonstop
$351Jetstar
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 10
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8:50 pm - 10:05 pmZQN-SYD
3h 15mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 9:40 amSYD-ZQN
13h 45m1 stop
$390Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 10:25 pmZQN-SYD
6h 55m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:55 pmSYD-ZQN
2h 55mnonstop
$402Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Virgin Australia Logo
2:00 pm - 6:25 pmZQN-SYD
6h 25m1 stop
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8:00 am - 4:40 pmSYD-ZQN
6h 40m1 stop
$433Virgin Australia
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Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
Virgin Australia Logo
5:30 pm - 10:25 pmZQN-SYD
6h 55m1 stop
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10:00 am - 7:00 pmSYD-ZQN
7h 00m1 stop
$435Virgin Australia
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 am - 5:40 pmZQN-SYD
8h 15m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 8:20 amSYD-ZQN
12h 25m1 stop
$459Air New Zealand
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Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 5
Air New Zealand Logo
8:50 am - 5:20 pmZQN-SYD
10h 30m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 8:20 amSYD-ZQN
12h 25m1 stop
$486Air New Zealand
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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.

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 December.

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 Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday 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 $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $477 and $435 respectively.

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.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Queenstown to Sydney

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Emirates provides free Wi-Fi for Skywards members, ideal for staying connected during flights.

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Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' Book the Cook lets Premium Economy passengers pre-order gourmet meals.


Singapore Airlines offers free Wi-Fi for all passengers with a frequent flyer account.

Qantas Airways

Qantas' Premium Economy seats offer 38-inch pitch and 22-inch width, enhancing comfort.


Qantas provides 30 kg checked baggage for Economy passengers on international flights.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
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 round-trip price
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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $314 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Queenstown and Sydney.

  • 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, Qantas Airways or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Sydney are Qantas Airways and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 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 $240 or less one-way and $784 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

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 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 924 reviews
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
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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

2.0 MediocreR, Oct 2025WLG - BNE
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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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