Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $858. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Queenstown to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 8h 10m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 25m. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this Queenstown to Sydney flight route?

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The Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 2,560 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney round-trip?

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Jetstar, at $528, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Jetstar is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

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

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$290 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $307 and $368, respectively.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Sydney, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Queenstown to Sydney 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.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Sydney

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The most flights from ZQN to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney 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 Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Sydney is $353. On average you can expect to pay $1,065. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $561.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (93%), Hawaiian Airlines (91%), Virgin Australia( 87%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight from Queenstown to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Queenstown to Sydney. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sydney.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 49% on flights from Queenstown to Sydney compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $420. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $828.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Sydney. Flights to Sydney from Queenstown in May are about $615 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $305.

Question 20

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

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When flying from Queenstown to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 73% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Queenstown to Sydney?

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If you wish to fly to Sydney from Queenstown, then you need to book flights from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 24 flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Queenstown Intl are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Queenstown to Sydney?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sydney from Queenstown today with Cheapflights!

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Queenstown to Sydney?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Queenstown to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Queenstown to Sydney with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Queenstown shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Queenstown to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Queenstown to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$528
One-way from	$290
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$632
Good round-trip deal	$929 or less
Good one-way deal	$529 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$295	Average$705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$309	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$349	Average$865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$565	Average$709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Queenstown to Sydney from $290

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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