Question 1

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

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Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 8h 00m. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Queenstown to Sydney delayed?

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About 16% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Queenstown to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $901.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 05m.

Question 9

How popular is this Queenstown to Sydney flight route?

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The Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 2,285 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Airlines like Jetstar fly from Queenstown to Sydney in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1938 km between Queenstown and Sydney. All flights are typically direct.

Question 11

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

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Jetstar, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Jetstar is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

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

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$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 Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $242 and $255, respectively.

Question 13

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should look to book at least 50 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 14

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of $228). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in August is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 15

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

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

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney

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The most flights from ZQN to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Sydney is $229. On average you can expect to pay $1,577. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $529.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (96%), Virgin Australia (83%), Hawaiian Airlines( 83%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight from Queenstown to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways.

Question 22

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

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When flying from Queenstown to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 69% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 23

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

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If you wish to fly to Sydney from Queenstown, then you need to book flights from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 30 flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Queenstown Intl are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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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 Queenstown to Sydney.

Question 26

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney 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 27

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sydney from Queenstown today with Cheapflights!

Question 28

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 29

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Queenstown shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 30

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Queenstown to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$507
One-way from	$268
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$770
Good round-trip deal	$1,348 or less
Good one-way deal	$384 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$236	Average$562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$303	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$358	Average$727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$359	Average$836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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