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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $665. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sydney.$605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Sydney.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Sydney.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Sydney.$607 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.

Sydney.$613 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.

Sydney.$623 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

Sydney.$630 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.

Sydney.$631 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Sydney.$653 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Sydney.$659 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Sydney on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Sydney.$659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Sydney on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Sydney.$665 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Sydney.$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Sydney on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Sydney.$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Sydney on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Sydney.$679 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

Sydney.$695 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Queenstown to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Queenstown to Sydney: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$605
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	3 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	231

Finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

The best price we found for a return flight from Queenstown to Sydney is $605. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Queenstown to Sydney.

Which airlines fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney?

Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Qantas fly direct from Queenstown to Sydney.

How many flights are there a week from Queenstown to Sydney?

As of June 2026, there are 231 flights per week flying from Queenstown to Sydney.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Sydney Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sydney?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Sydney?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown Airport to Sydney with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia all offer nonstop flights from Queenstown to Sydney several times a day.
Skyscanner’s price alerts can help you stay informed when flights to Sydney take a price dip.

How easy is it to depart on flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

The Queenstown Airport serves the beautiful town of Queenstown and is a major hub for the South Island’s Otago region. This airport has 1 terminal.

Main Terminal – all flights to Sydney depart from this terminal.

Queenstown Airport has a small bookstore, a café, ATMs, a pharmacy, and free WiFi.

Arrive at Queenstown Airport at least 2 hours before your flight to Sydney is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
New Zealand citizens have a right to travel, live and work in Australia, for more information, please visit the Australian High Commission.

What is Sydney Airport like?

Sydney Airport is the busiest airport in Australia, and provides excellent domestic flights, as well as lots of international connections. Flights from Queenstown arrive daily. This airport has 3 terminals.

Terminal 1 – all Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas flights to Sydney from Queenstown are directed to the International Terminal.

Terminal 1 has currency exchange, duty-free outlets, free WiFi, restaurants, premier lounges, and ATMs. If you need to transfer to the Domestic Terminal, you can hop on the the T-Bus or the AirTrain for 6AUD ($6.30). Please note this fee is waived if you are a Qantas or Virgin Australia customer.

What is the weather like in Sydney?

Sydney has warm summer averages of 25°C and mild winters that hover between 8-16° The shoulder seasons are pleasant, at around 11-23°C.

Is there a time difference between Queenstown and Sydney?

Sydney is 2 hours behind Queenstown.

Is Sydney cheaper than Queenstown?

For the most part Sydney is a more expensive than Queenstown, but happily, when it comes to dining, Sydney is a little bit cheaper. For accommodation in Sydney you can stick to a budget if you use our search tools to find the hotel that suits you best.

	Queenstown	Sydney
Average cost of a meal for 2 people	$100	80AUD ($84)
Average cost of a coffee	$4.75	4.00AUD ($4.20)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	$23-35	45-55AUD ($47-58)

What about return flights from Sydney to Queenstown?

Heading back to Queenstown? You can click the Return button to search for flights back to this city, or go to our Sydney to Queenstown flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of December 2018