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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Australia from $253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$489

One-way from

$253
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 7/612:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sat 14/606:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/1$510
Fri 14/220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sun 23/206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$535
Mon 10/315:15ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/309:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$565
Sat 7/612:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/618:55OOL - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$581
Wed 12/215:15ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 19/209:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$590
Thu 6/313:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/306:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$594
Thu 3/416:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 13/408:00BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/1$599
Mon 10/313:35ZQN - SYD
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Fri 28/314:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$624
Thu 6/310:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/318:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$651
Thu 15/515:55ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 22/509:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$653
Tue 25/216:10ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$662
Fri 14/307:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Fri 21/316:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$670

Find flights from Queenstown to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/6

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/6

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$510

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/2

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$535

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/6

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/6

18:55-09:40

1 stop12h 45m

$581

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/2

15:15-16:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

09:05-14:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$590

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/3

13:05-17:25

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$594

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/4

16:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 13/4

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$599

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/2

15:15-16:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

$604

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/3

10:25-17:25

1 stop9h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

18:55-08:25

1 stop11h 30m

$651

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/5

15:55-17:25

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

09:50-15:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$653

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/2

16:10-07:05

1 stop17h 55m

Brisbane

Thu 27/2

18:10-09:20

1 stop12h 10m

$662

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Queenstown to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Queenstown to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    Most people fly from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight from Queenstown to Australia. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 6.3 km from Queenstown’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 1,999 users have taken a look at flights from Queenstown Intl to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Australia one-way?

    $253 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $259 and $260, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Queenstown to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Queenstown Intl - Melbourne, Queenstown Intl - Brisbane or Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith when deciding on the best route from Queenstown to Australia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Australia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Queenstown to Australia on time: Jetstar (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    While on average a flight from Queenstown to Australia is generally $1,250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $259. When looking at the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $535 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Australia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$262Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$335Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$345Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$483Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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