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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between $526 and $657 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Jetstar (9 Sept–13 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between $526 and $657 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Jetstar (9 Sept–13 Sept).

Question 5

How often are flights from Queenstown to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Queenstown to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 367 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 Queenstown to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Queenstown to Sydney in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Queenstown and Sydney is about 1938 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $169, Jetstar will fly you from Queenstown to Sydney and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

$171 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $234 and $249, respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Queenstown to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of $482). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 Queenstown to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ZQN to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Queenstown to Sydney is generally $365, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $211. When looking at the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $460 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Sydney from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Airlines (75%), Malaysia Airlines (75%), British Airways( 75%).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Sydney in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) take 3h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 29 flights from Queenstown Intl to Sydney per day from 1 airline.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney 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 23

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

Accepted Answer

Deals for Queenstown to Sydney flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Queenstown to Sydney 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 25

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

Accepted Answer

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Queenstown to Sydney flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Queenstown to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$489
One-way from	$276
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$593
Good round-trip deal	$240 or less
Good one-way deal	$340 or less

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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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Queenstown to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Sydney in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between $526 and $657 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Jetstar (9 Sept–13 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney

The most flights from ZQN to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How often are flights from Queenstown to Sydney delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Queenstown to Sydney flights typically cost between $526 and $657 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Jetstar (9 Sept–13 Sept).