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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Australia from $209

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SYD
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$446

One-way from

$209

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$513 or less

Good one-way deal

$354 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/9-14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Australia.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Australia.
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Fri 12/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/906:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$446
Thu 11/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/906:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 11/8$471
Thu 11/914:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/908:30SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/8$481
Thu 11/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 13/915:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$488
Wed 3/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 10/914:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$489
Thu 11/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/906:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$491
Tue 9/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/915:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$500
Wed 10/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/906:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$503
Wed 29/1015:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1115:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$508
Thu 4/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/8$508
Wed 29/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 3/1115:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$510
Tue 9/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$510

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Australia that are best for you.

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Queenstown

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Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$446

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$454

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$471

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$481

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$488

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$488

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$489

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$491

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$491

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$500

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to AU0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Queenstown to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    Most people fly from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight from Queenstown to Australia. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 6.3 km from Queenstown’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 2,599 users have taken a look at flights from Queenstown Intl to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Australia one-way?

    $209 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $267 and $271, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Queenstown to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Queenstown Intl - Melbourne or Queenstown Intl - Brisbane when deciding on the best route from Queenstown to Australia.

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

    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 Queenstown to Australia on time: Hawaiian Airlines (87%), Qatar Airways (86%), Virgin Australia (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    While on average a flight from Queenstown to Australia is generally $1,107, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $337. When looking at the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $446 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Australia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$283Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$288Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$553Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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