Cheap flights from Queenstown to Australia from $240

ZQN — SYD
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia

Mon 9/1113:35 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 16/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 5/11$591
Thu 3/1212:05 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Tue 8/1213:35 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 5/11$712
Wed 11/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sat 30/106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$721
Wed 11/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 3/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$723
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sat 30/106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$743
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Wed 3/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$744
Wed 11/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 2/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$748
Wed 11/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Mon 1/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$750
Wed 11/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Thu 4/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$766
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 2/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$768
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 31/106:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$771
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Thu 4/206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/11$788

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Round-trip from

$604

One-way from

$240

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$833

Good round-trip deal

$633 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/4-29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/3-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Australia.

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QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN Queenstown Intl - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 22/3

13:35-14:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN Queenstown Intl - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/12

12:05-12:35

Nonstop3h 30m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN Queenstown Intl - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/12

11:15-17:20

1 stop9h 05m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/3

21:00-22:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$348

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sun 28/2

10:25-07:50

1 stop23h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 23/2

09:00-07:50

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Mon 14/12

21:00-22:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN Queenstown Intl - MEL Melbourne

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 16/4

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN Queenstown Intl - MEL Melbourne

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/1

20:30-08:55

1 stop14h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

QueenstownSydney

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 19/12

21:00-22:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$389

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $671). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Australia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia

The most flights from ZQN to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How often are flights from Queenstown to Australia delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Australia?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Australia flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Queenstown to Australia in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. The distance from Queenstown to Australia is about 1938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    $198 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $263 and $278, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Etihad Airways (87%), American Airlines (87%), Air New Zealand (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    While on average a flight from Queenstown to Australia is generally $1,337, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $308. When looking at the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $708 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $671). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$254Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$311Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$321Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$325Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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