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Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-5520
21:00
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
22:20
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-162
15:05
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
16:25
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-124
07:00
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
08:20
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-122
15:30
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
16:50
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-5021
07:00
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
08:20
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-5009
15:30
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
16:50
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-628
20:30
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
14H :05 M
1 Stop
AKL · 8h 30m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
08:35
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
17H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 11h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
08:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
17H :35 M
1 Stop
BNE · 12h 15m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
09:10
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
18H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 12h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
09:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
22H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 16h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
13:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
27H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 21h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
18:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
18H :35 M
1 Stop
BNE · 13h 15m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
10:10
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
21H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 15h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
12:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
20H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 14h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
11:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-231
15:45
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
3H :20 M
Non Stop
17:05
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-626
17:20
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
17H :15 M
1 Stop
AKL · 11h 40m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
08:35
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-600
11:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
8H :05 M
1 Stop
WLG · 3h 00m Wellington (WLG), New Zealand
17:40
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
19H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 13h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
10:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-120
17:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
23H :05 M
1 Stop
BNE · 17h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
14:40
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-5822
17:30
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
16H :05 M
1 Stop
AKL · 10h 40m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
07:35
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-5640
09:00
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
24H :50 M
1 Stop
CHC · 20h 00m Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand
07:50
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith

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Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-644
10:25
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
23H :25 M
1 Stop
CHC · 18h 50m Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand
07:50
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-5642
12:40
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
21H :10 M
1 Stop
CHC · 16h 20m Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand
07:50
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-5648
14:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
19H :15 M
1 Stop
CHC · 14h 25m Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand
07:50
2026-10-31
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
Air NewZealand
Air NewZealand
NZ-600
11:35
2026-10-30
Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand (Aotearoa)Queenstown
12H :15 M
2 Stops
WLG · 3h 15m Wellington (WLG), New Zealand
AKL · 2h 50m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
21:50
2026-10-30
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare NZ$450 Qantas Airways 21:00
Earliest departure NZ$540 Qantas Airways 07:00
Shortest duration NZ$450 Qantas Airways 21:00
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 NZ$540 Qantas Airways at 07:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 NZ$477 Virgin Australia at 15:05
Evening 18:00-23:59 NZ$450 Qantas Airways at 21:00

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Queenstown (ZQN)

Queenstown

New Zealand

GMT 12

Latitude: -45.0210990906

Longitude: 168.738998413

Sydney (SYD)

Kingsford Smith

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -33.94609832763672

Longitude: 151.177001953125

Distance: Queenstown (ZQN), New Zealand to Sydney (SYD), Australia - 1,938.92 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Queenstown and Sydney

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Queenstown

Thu, 15 Oct
11°CRain expectedLow 8°
91% humidity 4 km/h wind 20.4 mm rain
  • Mon19° / 11°
  • Tue18° / 12°
  • Wed16° / 13°
Arrival city

Sydney

Thu, 15 Oct
17°CRain expectedLow 13°
60% humidity 36 km/h wind 1.5 mm rain
  • Mon26° / 22°
  • Tue25° / 15°
  • Wed17° / 12°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Sydney

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 03NovMelbourne CupTuesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 28DecBoxing DayMonday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
  • 26JanAustralia DayTuesday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Queenstown to Sydney

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹24,4293h 20m7 flights
Connecting flight₹32,042Longer, includes a stop80 options

Air distance is about 1,939 km. 4 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Queenstown to Sydney

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Virgin Australia Flights

from NZ$47734 flights
Fares from
NZ$477
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
34 in the list above

Air NewZealand Flights

from NZ$59133 flights
Fares from
NZ$591
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
33 in the list above

Qantas Airways Flights

from NZ$45018 flights
Fares from
NZ$450
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
18 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration3h 20m · Qantas Airways
First departure of the day07:00 · Qantas Airways
Last departure of the day21:00 · Qantas Airways
Flight options found87
Direct / non-stop options7
Airport codesQueenstown–ZQN, Sydney–SYD

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 87 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 07:00 and the last around 21:00. The fastest flight takes about 3h 20m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from NZ$450, Afternoon from NZ$477, Morning from NZ$540. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Sydney

Sydney is best understood from both the harbour and the coast. Circular Quay places the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries in one compact area, while Bondi needs a separate beach outing. The Royal Botanic Garden gives a quieter walk near the waterfront. Travellers from India can reach central stations quickly from the airport by train. Check the arrival terminal and hotel station before buying a ticket, and leave room for weather changes on any coastal walk.

Read more about Sydney

Tips for travellers from India

Circular Quay is a convenient base when harbour ferries, the Opera House and The Rocks are the main priorities. Accommodation near Central Station suits an itinerary involving rail connections and a wider spread of neighbourhoods. Bondi is a different choice, placing the beach first and requiring an additional trip for the harbour sights.

The new Sydney Fish Market opened at Blackwattle Bay in January 2026, adding a purpose-built waterfront destination for seafood shopping and dining. Treat it as a distinct outing from Circular Quay rather than assuming the two waterfront locations sit beside one another. A harbour day can instead connect The Rocks, the Opera House forecourt and the Royal Botanic Garden on foot.

Sydney Airport has separate international and domestic railway stations. Match the station to the terminal when returning for a flight, especially after a domestic connection. A group comparing a train with a taxi should account for the airport station access charge in the rail total.

Bondi's coast deserves its own stretch of the itinerary. Combining the beach, Fish Market and a ferry ride in one afternoon creates three separate transport legs. For two nights, choosing a harbour day and one coastal or market outing leaves more time at each waterfront destination.

Best time to visit Sydney

September to November or March to May, roughly 15–25°C, for harbour and coastal walks.

Places to visit in Sydney

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeRoyal Botanic GardenThe RocksBondi BeachCircular Quay

How to reach Sydney

By Air: Sydney Airport (SYD) is about 8 km from the central business district; Airport Link trains reach central stations in about 13 minutes. Buses, taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Airport trains connect to Sydney’s suburban network and Central Station for longer routes.

By Road: Airport buses, taxis and booked cars serve the city; intercity coaches use central terminals.

What to do in Sydney

Walk around the Sydney Opera House.
Take a ferry from Circular Quay.
Explore The Rocks and Harbour Bridge approaches.
Visit a patrolled beach at Bondi.

Sydney airport information

Sydney Airport (SYD). Terminal 1 handles international flights, including services to and from India; Terminal 2 is a domestic terminal and Terminal 3 serves Qantas domestic flights. Terminal 1 is separate from the domestic complex, with road and rail transfer options between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Queenstown to Sydney flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Queenstown to Sydney dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at NZ$450. This can change from week to week.

How far is Queenstown from Sydney by air?

The direct air distance between Queenstown (ZQN) and Sydney (SYD) is about 1,939 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from ZQN to SYD?

Yes. 7 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Queenstown to Sydney. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Queenstown to Sydney?

Virgin Australia, Air NewZealand and Qantas Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sydney?

The quickest non-stop Queenstown to Sydney flight on this page takes about 3h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Queenstown to Sydney flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Queenstown to Sydney flight fare?

The lowest Queenstown to Sydney fare on this page is NZ$450. Fares on the same dates run up to NZ$2,188, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Queenstown to Sydney flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 07:00 and the last around 21:00, local time at Queenstown. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

Before you book this route

Check the airport codes ZQN–SYD, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

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Australia travel guide for Indian travellers

Planning more than the flight? Our Australia guide covers the visa process for Indian passport holders, best time to go, how long to plan for, and which places are worth the days you have. Sydney, reefs, road trips and wildlife.

Read the Australia travel guide

What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

The ZQN to SYD cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.

Approx route distance: 1,938.92 km.

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Lowest Queenstown to Sydney airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare NZ$450 30/10/2026 Qantas Airways 21:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days NZ$441 07/11/2026 Qantas Airways 21:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days NZ$428 06/01/2027 Qantas Airways 21:00

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Queenstown to Sydney Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Queenstown and Sydney is about 1,939 KM. In these results, journey times range from 3h 20m to 27h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Queenstown to Sydney Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 87 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first departure from Queenstown is at 07:00 and the last is at 21:00. Flights leave from Queenstown and land at Kingsford Smith.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteQueenstown to Sydney
Aerial Distance1,939 KM
Flight Duration3h 20m - 27h 35m
Airport CodesQueenstown - ZQN, Sydney - SYD
Total Flights Available87 flights7 direct80 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 07:00
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 21:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)5 flights2 direct3 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)45 flights4 direct41 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)17 flights0 direct17 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)4 flights1 direct3 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

ZQN: Queenstown airport. Airport access in Queenstown depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

SYD: Sydney Airport. Sydney airport is comparatively close to the city. Airport train is practical for the CBD; taxis and app rides are better for Bondi, eastern suburbs, family luggage or late arrivals.

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