On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Sydney — Queenstown route. The distance between the cities is 1,940 km, and with up to 27 flights per week, it is easy to find a convenient departure option.
Flights are operated by airlines such as Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar. Ticket prices change regularly, so use the low-price calendar to find the best deals and check out information on how to get to Sydney airport and get from Queenstown airport.
The table shows direct flights Sydney → Queenstown on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 55 min. Regular flights are operated by Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and Western Sydney International Airport airports, arrivals at Queenstown Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Sydney — Queenstown by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 814 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 1,226 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Sydney → Queenstown, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,358 | high | May | AED 855 | low | Sep | AED 1,006 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,258 | high | Jun | AED 1,107 | medium | Oct | AED 805 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,056 | medium | Jul | AED 1,308 | high | Nov | AED 956 | medium |
| Apr | AED 1,006 | medium | Aug | AED 1,207 | high | Dec | AED 1,409 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in Queenstown is January, with average temperatures reaching 17.6°C, while the lowest temperatures and frosts down to -2.4°C occur in July. Rainfall peaks in September, and the driest weather is typically recorded in June.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in September, starting AED 814. The most expensive month to book at the moment is May, when ticket prices start AED 1,226.
The best time to travel is considered to be from August to October, when prices remain around AED 858, which is a good compromise. We recommend avoiding May due to the seasonal increase in ticket prices.
There are 13 airlines operating on this route, with the key carriers being Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar Airways. Most flights are direct, ensuring the fastest possible travel between cities. Check out the detailed schedule and route options from various operators in the list below.
Flights Sydney — Queenstown depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and Western Sydney International Airport and arrive at Queenstown Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 1,940 km, a direct flight takes an average of about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular flights are operated by airlines such as Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, and LATAM Airlines. In total, 13 carriers are represented on this route.
Yes, there are approximately 27 weekly flights on this route, most of which are non-stop direct flights.
Airfares are dynamic and depend on the booking date. You can check the current minimum fares for your specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
All major flights from Sydney arrive at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN), located in close proximity to the city.
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