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$278+ Cheap flights to Queenstown

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Queenstown in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Sat 13/611:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 23/617:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$490
Wed 27/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 7/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$492
Wed 27/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 29/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$493
Sun 2/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 6/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$494
Sun 7/606:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 14/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/4$507
Mon 15/611:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 24/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/4$508
Sun 17/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 31/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/4$510
Wed 27/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 31/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$511
Tue 13/1011:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 27/1020:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$512
Mon 22/606:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 29/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$514
Fri 24/706:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/713:15
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$515

Find flight deals to Queenstown

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Return from

$490

One-way from

$278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$604

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/6-23/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
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SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/6

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$490

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$490

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$492

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$511

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$511

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$532

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$533

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/6

12:40-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$549

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

12:40-22:15

1 stop11h 35m

$550

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

12:40-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$570

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Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 28 April 2026.
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
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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 25 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, Virgin Australia 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 $62, while return flights cost around $163.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $206, however they can be found for as little as $163.

  • 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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