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$303+ 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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
26 Jul — 2 Aug1
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 26 June 2026.

Wed 19/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 26/820:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/6$494
Fri 23/1006:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 28/1020:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$497
Mon 24/811:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 27/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/6$499
Wed 5/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 19/820:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/6$502
Fri 23/1006:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 30/1020:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/6$503
Mon 14/906:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 20/920:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/6$515
Sun 23/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 27/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$518
Wed 5/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 12/820:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/6$520
Fri 11/906:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 17/920:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/6$522
Sun 23/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 28/820:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/6$523

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 26 June 2026.

Return from

$494

One-way from

$300

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$536

Good round-trip deal

$523 or less

Good one-way deal

$331 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/8-26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/11
  • 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 ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in June 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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Price

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SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$503

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 17/9

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$522

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/11

20:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$534

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 16/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$544

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/12

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$574

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

06:25-16:15

1 stop7h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$577

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/9

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$590

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

07:20-12:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/9

14:35-08:10

1 stop19h 35m

$676

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/7

17:30-08:05

1 stop16h 35m

$690

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/8

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$693

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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

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 26 June 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
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,050 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
549 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

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, 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 $67, while return flights cost around $149.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $256, however they can be found for as little as $149.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Melbourne 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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