Cheapest airlines flights from Queenstown to Sydney

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Queenstown to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$154, and round-trip direct flights start at US$381.

Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Queenstown to Sydney Flight Details

The distance between Queenstown and Sydney is about 1,940.93 km. The average flying time from Queenstown to Sydney is around 3 hours 22 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$154
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$381
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,940.93 km
Average flight time3 hours 22 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Queenstown to Sydney, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Sydney is June, with an average price of US$198; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$337.

US$337
US$268
US$198
US$129
  • US$198
    Jun
  • US$282
    Jul
  • US$301
    Aug
  • US$237
    Sep
  • US$282
    Oct
  • US$256
    Nov
  • US$199
    Dec
  • US$306
    Jan
  • US$238
    Feb
  • US$241
    Mar
  • US$337
    Apr
  • US$250
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$154 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to SYD on Fri, Jul 3), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$381 departing on Tue, Jun 16 and returning on Tue, Jun 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 22 minutes to fly from Queenstown to Sydney.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 29 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF122 (16:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$154.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Sydney on June 18, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$159.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport (ZQN-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Queenstown is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Sydney

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Queenstown to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney, with fares starting at US$258.

US$206
US$258
US$311
US$363
US$415
Jetstar Airways
US$258
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$266
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
US$333
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
US$347
Qantas Airways
Emirates
US$415
Emirates

Which airline operates the most flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Total flights from Queenstown to Sydney across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways/Emirates/IndiGo operates the most frequent flights from Queenstown to Sydney, with 19 flights per week.

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13
16
19
Qantas Airways
19
Qantas Airways
Emirates
19
Emirates
IndiGo
19
IndiGo
Alaska Airlines
13
Alaska Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
13
China Eastern Airlines
Finnair
13
Finnair

How many flights fly from Queenstown to Sydney daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Queenstown to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Queenstown to Sydney is the highest on Sunday and the lowest on Thursday.

160
105
49
0
Highest
116
Mon
73
Tue
72
Wed
49
Thu
128
Fri
112
Sat
160
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.