$270+ Cheap flights to Wanaka
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Flights to Wanaka in 2025
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Price
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 13/10
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 27/10
20:40-21:55
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 24/10
09:15-14:20
Nonstop3h 05m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 27/10
20:40-21:55
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 15/9
08:30-13:30
Nonstop3h 00m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 23/9
14:25-15:45
Nonstop3h 20m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/8
09:15-14:20
Nonstop3h 05m
Queenstown Intl
Thu 4/9
15:05-21:40
1 stop8h 35m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 14/10
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/1
06:30-11:30
Nonstop3h 00m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 17/10
09:15-14:20
Nonstop3h 05m
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 25 July 2025.
The best time to book flights to Wanaka 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.
How long is the flight to Wanaka?
On average, a flight from Sydney to Wanaka takes 2 hours 50 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 Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 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.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Wanaka are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.
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 30 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andJetstar to New Zealand have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Anonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
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Anonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
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Anonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
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Anonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
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