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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Australia from $221

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SYD
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026.

Sat 16/512:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 23/506:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/4$552
Thu 14/512:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 21/506:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$554
Mon 11/512:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 19/506:20
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$563
Wed 13/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 20/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$577
Fri 22/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 31/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$589
Thu 14/517:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 17/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/4$594
Mon 18/517:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 17/606:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/3$598
Thu 14/517:45
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 20/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/4$599
Wed 13/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 20/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$604
Sun 17/520:50
ZQN
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 24/506:15
SYD
-
ZQN
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$611
Wed 20/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 31/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/3$615
Sun 17/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 24/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/3$617

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$552

One-way from

$221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$683

Good round-trip deal

$583 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/5-23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Queenstown to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Australia.
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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 2 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 23/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$552

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 19/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$563

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$577
Fastest return journey

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$589

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$594

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/4

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$670

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 21/5

18:35-11:10

1 stop14h 35m

$702

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-22:45

1 stop11h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$710

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/5

10:50-22:45

1 stop13h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$728

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

15:25-20:05

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$730

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Australia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $165). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 2 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Australia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Australia. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Australia flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Queenstown to Australia delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Queenstown to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
535 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, 1,873 users have taken a look at flights from Queenstown Intl to Australia.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Airlines like Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to Australia in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 15m. The distance from Queenstown to Australia is about 2306 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    $190 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 $252 and $258, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Queenstown Intl - Melbourne, Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Queenstown Intl - Melbourne Avalon 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: United Airlines (88%), Air India (83%), Air Canada (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    While on average a flight from Queenstown to Australia is generally $1,176, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $278. When looking at the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $615 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Australia (average of $165). Flying from Queenstown to Australia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$258Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$262Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$333Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$566Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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