Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Queenstown flights typically cost between $544 and $868 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $414 on Jetstar (8 Mar-11 Mar). Find deals

Question 1

How often are flights from Sydney to Queenstown delayed?

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About 16% of weekly flights between Sydney and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Queenstown flights typically cost between $544 and $868 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $414 on Jetstar (8 Mar-11 Mar). Find deals

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Queenstown flight route?

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The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 5,715 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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A quick flight from Sydney to Queenstown can take about 2h 55m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $445. The distance from Sydney to Queenstown is about 1938 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($224), Virgin Australia ($276), and Air New Zealand ($312) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Queenstown. Jetstar is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $221. Users have also found prices from $253 and $260 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Queenstown is 61 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.

Question 11

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown (average of $209). Flying from Sydney to Queenstown in October is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Queenstown

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The most flights from SYD to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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On average you can expect to pay $506 for a flight from Sydney to Queenstown. The cheapest flight overall is $260 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $484.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Queenstown on time: Hawaiian Airlines (95%), Malaysia Airlines (92%), Air Canada (91%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Queenstown are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 19

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Queenstown at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Queenstown?

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If you wish to fly to Queenstown from Sydney, then you need to book flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl. There are 28 flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) per day to choose from. Flights to Queenstown from Kingsford Smith are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to Queenstown Intl typically takes.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney 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.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to Queenstown by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Queenstown from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

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

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Round-trip from	$414
One-way from	$302
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$696
Good round-trip deal	$505 or less
Good one-way deal	$302 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$254	Average$503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$331	Average$629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$398	Average$635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$399	Average$747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$415	Average$739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Queenstown from $302

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

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

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

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