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

The best time to book flights to Queenstown is 82 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.

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

April is currently the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $70, while return flights cost around $140.

How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $254, however they can be found for as little as $140.

Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 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. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Queenstown takes 2 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Queenstown

The most flights from Sydney to Queenstown are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Emirates.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

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Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Return from	$410
One-way from	$322
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$581
Good round-trip deal	$511 or less
Good one-way deal	$321 or less

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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 6 November 2025.

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$450

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Sun 14/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$538

Sat 6/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$541

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 18/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$550

Sun 7/1206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$551

Wed 10/1206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$553

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 26/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$554

Thu 4/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Tue 9/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$568

Tue 2/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Mon 8/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$571

Thu 11/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Mon 15/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$579

Sun 7/1206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 26/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$588

Mon 8/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 18/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$591

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Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$450

Sun 22/309:00SYD - ZQN

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Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/11$538

Tue 17/215:00SYD - ZQN

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Mon 23/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$511

Tue 17/206:20SYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Thu 19/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$531

Mon 2/221:45SYD - ZQN

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Fri 6/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$533

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Deal found 5/11$539

Sat 6/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$541

Thu 4/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Tue 9/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$568

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Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$571

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Mon 12/121:45SYD - ZQN

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Wed 14/120:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$601

Tue 3/206:20SYD - ZQN

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Sat 7/213:35ZQN - SYD

1 stop10h 40mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$602

Direct flights to Queenstown
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Sun 15/206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Mon 23/320:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$410

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Deal found 4/11$450

Mon 16/215:00SYD - ZQN

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Thu 5/320:50ZQN - SYD

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Deal found 4/11$481

Wed 18/206:15SYD - ZQN

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Sat 21/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$485

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Thu 19/320:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$490

Wed 4/209:15SYD - ZQN

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Wed 11/220:50ZQN - SYD

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Deal found 5/11$497

Tue 27/115:00SYD - ZQN

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Thu 5/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$501

Wed 4/209:15SYD - ZQN

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Wed 11/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/11$502

Thu 12/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Tue 17/315:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 5/11$504

Thu 12/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Tue 17/315:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/11$507

Thu 19/309:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 21/315:05ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/11$508

Tue 3/209:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/215:35ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/11$510

Last-minute flights to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals to Queenstown. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 2/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Mon 8/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 3/11$571

Thu 4/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Tue 9/1220:50ZQN - SYD

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Deal found 5/11$568

Sat 6/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

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Deal found 4/11$541

Sun 7/1206:15SYD - ZQN

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Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$551

Sun 7/1206:15SYD - ZQN

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Fri 26/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$588

Mon 8/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Thu 18/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$591

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$450

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Sun 14/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$538

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Thu 18/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$550

Tue 9/1215:00SYD - ZQN

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Fri 26/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$554

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Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$553

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Deal found 4/11$579

One-way flights to Queenstown
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Thu 4/1215:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$322

Wed 31/1206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$323

Wed 31/1206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$327

Mon 19/121:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$330

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1 stop11h 00mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$331

Tue 27/106:20SYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$334

Wed 15/408:30SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/11$336

Wed 26/1121:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 4/11$339

Wed 26/1121:45SYD - ZQN

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$340

Wed 7/110:30SYD - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/11$342

Wed 11/206:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 5/11$343

Fri 16/110:00SYD - ZQN

1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/11$347

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