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SYD — ZQN
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 514

Good round-trip deal

C$ 2,272 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Queenstown may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Queenstown as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar from Sydney to Queenstown. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Queenstown round-trip?

    Jetstar, at C$ 382, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Queenstown.. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Queenstown for 25% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Queenstown on time: China Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Virgin Australia (88%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Sydney to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestC$ 382AverageC$ 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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