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Quick Flight Summary from Sydney to Queenstown

  • Lowest recent price
    A$437
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour
  • Arrival airports ZQN
  • Best days to book Saturday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$507

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Queenstown

Cheapest Direct Flight

Qantas

Qantas
14 Nov, Sat
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYD–ZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
16 Nov, Mon
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYD–ZQN

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
13 Nov, Fri
Sydney – Queenstown
11h
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
17 Nov, Tue
Sydney – Queenstown
11h
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
17 Dec, Thu
Sydney – Queenstown
7h 35m
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
29 Nov, Sun
Sydney – Queenstown
8h 5m
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
6 Nov, Fri
Sydney – Queenstown
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
18 Dec, Fri
Sydney – Queenstown
9h 5m
1 stop
SYD–ZQN

Qantas

Qantas
9 Nov, Mon
Sydney – Queenstown
3h
Non-stop
SYD–ZQN

Last update: 02 November 2026 00:35

Estimated Prices for Sydney to Queenstown Flights

Cheapest Day14 November Saturday
Best Price
A$437
Average Price
A$532
A$670
A$437
A$551
06Fri
Nov
A$576
09Mon
A$576
10Tue
A$670
11Wed
A$473
13Fri
A$437
14Sat
A$576
15Sun
A$440
16Mon
A$482
17Tue
A$525
29Sun
A$519
17Thu
Dec
A$556
18Fri

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.

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Sydney Queenstown

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 straight-line distance between Sydney and Queenstown is about 1938 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Sydney – Queenstown flights took about 3 hour in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sydney-Queenstown flights is Friday.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Jetstar organizes direct flights between Sydney-Queenstown.
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 Qantas starts from approximately A$435.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Virgin Australia
A$436
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Air New Zealand
A$442
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Qantas
A$435
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 19.10.2026

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