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Cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 15 mFlights between Queenstown and Sydney take, on average, 3 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£116Cheapest price for a flight between Queenstown and Sydney found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportQueenstown AirportWhen flying from Queenstown to Sydney

Destination airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportFor the route from Queenstown to Sydney

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Queenstown to Sydney

Airlines flying this routeJetstar, Virgin AustraliaAirline(s) with flights between Queenstown to Sydney

One-way average Price£216The average price for a flight Queenstown - Sydney at Opodo is £216, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Sydney when departing from Queenstown

Airlines that fly from Queenstown to Sydney

Jetstar

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Exchange rate

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 1,204 mi

Queenstown airports

Sydney airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Queenstown to Sydney flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Queenstown to Sydney (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £116, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Queenstown to Sydney takes roughly 5 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Queenstown–Sydney route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

The weather in Sydney

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sydney, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Queenstown to Sydney

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Queenstown to Sydney:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sydney. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Queenstown to Sydney

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

When you fly from Queenstown to Sydney the average price is £216. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Queenstown to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney is 116 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney are August, June and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Queenstown to Sydney?

The best time of the year to go to Sydney when flying from Queenstown depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Sydney from Queenstown in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Queenstown - Sydney.

How long does the flight take to go from Queenstown to Sydney?

The total flight time between Queenstown and Sydney is of around 3 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,204.11 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sydney compared to Queenstown?

While in Queenstown temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Sydney can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Sydney, compared to the 4º ºC average in Queenstown.

Which are the airlines with flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Queenstown to Sydney are:

Jetstar.
Qantas Airways.
Virgin Australia.

Air New Zealand

Virgin Australia
Jetstar

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