Find flights
Deals
Airlines
Travel Guide

$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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Queenstown in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 8 May 2026.

Thu 15/1006:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 31/1020:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$474
Thu 18/611:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 24/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$489
Tue 27/1015:00
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 4/1120:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$490
Sun 2/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 6/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$492
Wed 17/606:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 22/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$493
Sun 31/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 6/617:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$508
Sun 16/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 27/817:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$510
Thu 11/611:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 18/617:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/5$511
Fri 21/806:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 28/820:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$512
Thu 18/611:50
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 25/620:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$517
Wed 16/906:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 20/920:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$518

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 8 May 2026.

Return from

$474

One-way from

$278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$490 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10-31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Search Deals
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in May 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Queenstown that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$474

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 24/6

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$489

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 29/6

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$529

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

$550

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/7

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$565

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/8

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$576

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/8

10:50-19:10

1 stop10h 20m

$587

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/6

12:40-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$592

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/6

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/6

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$605

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

20:45-11:40

1 stop12h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/6

12:40-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$612

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/5

Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

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

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 8 May 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
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
451 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,033 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 20 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 $75, while return flights cost around $161.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $173, however they can be found for as little as $161.

  • 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 35 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).

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Queenstown?

Book flights to Queenstown if you plan to visit one of these locations
Cromwell

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Queenstown?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights to Queenstown via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Queenstown.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Queenstown with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Queenstown ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.