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Cheap flights from Australia to Queenstown from $246

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ZQN
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Mon 27/406:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 30/412:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$428
Tue 28/406:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 9/512:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$431
Fri 24/711:35
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Virgin Australia
Tue 28/717:40
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/3$440
Sat 25/711:35
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 31/717:40
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/3$443
Wed 29/711:35
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 31/717:40
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/3$446
Mon 15/606:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 20/612:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$457
Tue 28/406:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 5/512:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/3$464
Mon 20/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 23/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$476
Fri 1/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 8/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$480
Wed 15/714:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 24/712:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/3$484
Fri 28/814:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/917:40
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$487
Sun 21/606:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 27/617:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/3$487

Find flight deals from Australia to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$428

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$501

Good round-trip deal

$402 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/4-30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Australia to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Australia to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 21/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$431

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 27/4

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/4

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$431
Fastest return journey

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/8

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$490

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/8

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$505

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$520

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

11:50-16:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/6

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$531

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 17/8

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$535

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

12:40-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$542

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-22:45

1 stop11h 45m

$551

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Queenstown?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Queenstown (average of $141). Flying from Australia to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of $240). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Queenstown as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to Queenstown delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Australia and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Queenstown flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Queenstown flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 18 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Australia to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 6.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Queenstown.

  • How popular is this Australia to Queenstown flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to Queenstown Intl was viewed by 5,282 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Queenstown?

    A quick flight from Australia to Queenstown can take about 3h. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $505. Airlines will cover a distance of 1938 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $188. Users have also found prices from $209 and $238 on Jetstar and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Queenstown?

    Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl, Melbourne - Queenstown Intl or Brisbane - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Queenstown.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to Queenstown?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to Queenstown are Etihad Airways (94%), Air New Zealand (92%) and China Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Queenstown?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Queenstown is $229. On average you can expect to pay $479. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $481.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Queenstown?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Queenstown (average of $141). Flying from Australia to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of $240). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Australia to Queenstown. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 March 2026.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Queenstown

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$191Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$204Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$286Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$292Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$298Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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