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Quick Flight Summary from Sydney to Queenstown

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$515
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 55 min
  • Arrival airports ZQN
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$543

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Cheapest Direct Flight

Qantas

Qantas
22 Oct, Thu
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYDZQN

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
15 Oct, Thu
Sydney – Queenstown
10h 35m
1 stop
SYDZQN

Qantas

Qantas
6 Oct, Tue
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYDZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
11 Oct, Sun
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYDZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
12 Oct, Mon
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYDZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
21 Sep, Mon
Sydney – Queenstown
18h 40m
1 stop
SYDZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
23 Sep, Wed
Sydney – Queenstown
7h 40m
1 stop
SYDZQN

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
18 Sep, Fri
Sydney – Queenstown
13h 45m
1 stop
SYDZQN
Shortest Flight

Jetstar

Jetstar
14 Oct, Wed
Sydney – Queenstown
2h 55m
Non-stop
SYDZQN

Last update: 13 September 2026 21:48

Estimated Prices for Sydney to Queenstown Flights

Cheapest Day18 September Friday
Best Price
A$515
Average Price
A$606
A$829
A$515
A$515
18Fri
Sep
19Sat
A$623
20Sun
A$536
21Mon
22Tue
A$552
23Wed
24Thu
A$829
25Fri
26Sat
27Sun
28Mon
29Tue
30Wed
A$582
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02Fri
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Sydney City Center

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Air travel to the city of Sydney, the most populated city in Australia, is served by the Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport or Sydney Airport. Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. Sydney Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives by both road and rail including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes. The airport also features short-term and long-term parking options for those who want to drive their personal car.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city; you can also have your hotel help arrange a taxi for you. Since Sydney Airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 8 km away, taxis are a great alternative in terms of speed and price.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are accessible everywhere in the city and provide cheap and quick transportation to the airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis and are still a fast alternative due to the airports close proximity to the city.

Train

Trains are accessible from every part of the city and provide direct transportation to both the domestic terminal and the international terminal. The train ride from the city center to Sydney Airport takes about 13 minutes. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. These trains also operate regional routes, which is a great transportation alternative to explore other parts of the country.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. You can follow designated bike paths to the airport and utilize the airport’s bicycle racks and parking areas.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city center that you can choose from.  

Airport Information

Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Sydney Airport, is a major international airport in Sydney, the most populated city in Australia. Sydney Airport is located 8 km from the city center and operates both domestic and international flights.

Sydney Airport operates domestic and international air travel out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport is highly developed and equipped with a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Basic services offered at Sydney Airport include a lost and found, lounges, medical services, ATMs, Wi-Fi, postal services, currency exchange services, duty free stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.

Venues where you can go shopping include Heinemann, Amuse, Australian Way, Bijoux, Carry On, Coach Leatherware, Blue Illusion, Burberry, Country Road, David Lawrence, Desigual, Edge, Emporio Armani, Guess, Mimco, Marcs, French Connection, Oxford, Seed, Pandora, Oroton, Rip Curl, Rolling Luggage, Sportscraft, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Victoria’s Secret, Witchery and more.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include places like Eagle Boys, Hungry Jack’s, Hinata, Italian Bite, Mc Donald’s, Pie Face, Gloria Jeans, The Hangar, Boost, Nando’s, Misterbianco, Sea Food, Tap House, Sumo Salad, Rolld, Terrace, Venuto, Toby’s Estate, Viaggio, and Bistro Bar.

Transportation to Queenstown City Center from Airport

Queenstown  Airport

Queenstown Airport, which offers transportation services to approximately 1-1.5 million passengers per year, is the central airport of Frankton city located in Otago region of New Zealand. The airport is about 8 kilometers away from the city center. After your plane has landed at Queenstown Airport, you can choose a shuttle bus or take a taxi for travelling to the city center in a short time. Alternatively, you can rent a car at the airport. It takes about 10-15 minutes to reach Frankton city center from Queenstown Airport.

Shuttle Bus

You can go to the bus stops just outside the arrivals terminal of the airport in order to get on a shuttle bus offering transportation service between Frankton city center and Queenstown Airport. These buses are operated by Jayride and it costs around 25-40 New Zealand Dollar to reach the city center by shuttle bus. Shuttle buses, which carry passengers to Frankton city center in about 5-10 minutes, offer both comfortable and economic transportation service.

Taxi

You can use an airport taxi in order to reach Frankton city center from Queenstown Airport as soon as possible or call a taxi to the airport by calling Blue Bubble Taxi (+64 3 450 3000) company. You can reach Frankton city center from Queenstown Airport by getting on a taxi. The cost of this travel is about 7-9 New Zealand Dollar.

Car Rental

If you are planning to stay in Frankton for more than a few days, renting a car will be more budget-friendly for you. As soon as you arrive at Queenstown Airport, you can visit one of the car rental companies offering service in the terminal building and after getting information about the cost of renting a car, you can choose a vehicle according to your budget and needs. Some of the companies offering car rental services at Queenstown Airport are Budget (03 442 3450), Avis (03 442 3808), Ace Rental Cars (0800 502 277), Enterprise (03 441 4637), Europcar (0800 800 115), Ezi Car Rental (0800 545 000), Hertz (0800 654 321), Jucy (0800 399 736), Snap Rentals (0800 288 699), Go Rentals (0800 467 368), Omega Rental Cars (0800 15 48 15) and Thrifty (0800 737 070). You can reach Frankton city center in about 10 minutes if you choose this option for your transportation.

More Information About Queenstown

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Sydney-Queenstown flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Sydney-Queenstown flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Sydney-Queenstown flights, you can use Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport as departure airport, and Queenstown  Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Sydney-Queenstown is 1938 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sydney-Queenstown flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Jetstar starts from approximately A$340.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air New Zealand
A$447
1 piece checked baggage / Paid Change
Jetstar
A$340
Virgin Australia
A$377
1 piece checked baggage / Paid Change
Qantas
A$386
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 18.09.2026

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