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$318+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

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— ZQN
30 nov. — 7 déc.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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mer. 10/1206:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
ven. 12/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/10$480
lun. 1/1215:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
jeu. 4/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/10$506
jeu. 11/1215:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
lun. 15/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 30/10$516
mar. 2/1215:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
mar. 9/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$531
ven. 12/1206:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
ven. 19/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/10$534
mar. 2/1215:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
lun. 8/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$536
dim. 7/1206:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
ven. 12/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/10$554
dim. 7/1209:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 11/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$557
mar. 2/1215:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
mer. 10/1220:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$560

Flights to Wanaka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Wanaka in 2025, 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 31 octobre 2025.

Return from

$480

One-way from

$318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$545
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/12-12/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Wanaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 26/2

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

jeu. 5/3

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$478

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 15/2

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

dim. 15/2

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$507

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 7/3

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 14/3

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$507

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 8/3

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

dim. 15/3

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$539

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 24/3

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

ven. 3/4

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$539

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 10/3

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 21/3

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$557

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 27/1

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 31/1

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$568

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer. 4/2

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

jeu. 12/2

14:00-18:55

1 stop6h 55m

$588

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 28/11

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/12

13:35-22:15

1 stop10h 40m

$589

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 27/11

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

jeu. 4/12

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$600

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Best time to book a flight to Wanaka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wanaka

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Wanaka 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.

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

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

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wanaka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

The most flights from Sydney to Wanaka are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $244
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $223
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $374
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $347

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

Rainfall in Wanaka by month

Plan your trip to Wanaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wanaka 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 Wanaka when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Wanaka by month

Plan your trip to Wanaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wanaka, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wanaka. 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 Wanaka. Reviews last updated 31 octobre 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to New Zealand have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
422 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
478 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to Wanaka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wanaka 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 Wanaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wanaka.

  • How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

    A return flight to Wanaka will typically cost around $186, however they can be found for as little as $142.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, 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).

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