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$308+ Cheap flights to Queenstown

— ZQN
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Queenstown in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Queenstown

Wed 16/906:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Wed 23/920:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$500
Mon 12/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 19/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$513
Thu 15/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Sun 18/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 18/8$517
Sun 18/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Fri 23/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 19/8$528
Tue 8/1206:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 15/1220:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 20/8$530
Thu 8/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Fri 16/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 17/8$531
Sun 18/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Thu 22/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 19/8$532

Find flight deals to Queenstown

Return from

$500

One-way from

$302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$610

Good round-trip deal

$488 or less

Good one-way deal

$322 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
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SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$511

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$530

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 18/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$531

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$532

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 17/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$547

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$562

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/2

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 23/2

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$562

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 22/9

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$584

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 23/11

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$593

SydneyQueenstown

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

06:10-19:55

1 stop11h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$596

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When is the best time to book a flight to Queenstown?

The best time to book flights to Queenstown is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Queenstown

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they wish to fly to Queenstown. The Queenstown airport is 6.3 km from the city centre. 5 airlines have flights to Queenstown Intl from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Queenstown Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 flights from Sydney per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Queenstown on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost $71, while return flights cost around $73.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $248, however they can be found for as little as $73.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Canberra offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luxury villa & carpark, retreat close to everything is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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