Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Queenstown flights typically cost between $498 and $782 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $501 on Jetstar (14 Oct-17 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 00m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $733. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Queenstown flights typically cost between $498 and $782 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $501 on Jetstar (14 Oct-17 Oct). Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

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Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 77 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Jetstar can get you from Sydney to Queenstown in just under 2h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Sydney and Queenstown is about 1938 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($289), and Virgin Australia ($493) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Queenstown. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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.

Question 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown

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The most flights from SYD to ZQN are scheduled on a Saturday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $250. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl) can be booked for $446 on average our data indicates $419 when flying from Sydney to Queenstown.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Qatar Airways (90%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%) and China Airlines (87%).

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 82%.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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To save up to 46% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 37 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Queenstown from $668 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $772 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Flights from Sydney to Queenstown lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sydney to Queenstown in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $261.

Question 20

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Queenstown at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Booking a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sydney to Queenstown. On a typical day, there are 23 flights from Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl, all of which are around 2h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Queenstown.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Queenstown via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Queenstown?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Queenstown from Sydney.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Queenstown with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Queenstown and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$501
One-way from	$291
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$629
Good round-trip deal	$376 or less
Good one-way deal	$368 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$289	Average$511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$493	Average$649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Queenstown from $291

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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