Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Queenstown?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Queenstown takes around 3.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Queenstown?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Queenstown is 1941 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Queenstown?

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Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Queenstown. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Auckland, Gold Coast, Denpasar, Adelaide, Hobart, Manila, Honolulu, Proserpine, Perth, Los Angeles, Christchurch, Hamilton Island, Ballina, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Uluru, Tokyo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Cairns, Singapore, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Nelson, Kauai, Manila, Bangkok, Phoenix, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Brisbane, City of Launceston, Siem Reap.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Sydney?

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Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Orange, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional.

Question 8

What airports are near Queenstown?

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The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sydney and Queenstown?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sydney and Queenstown thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sydney and Queenstown can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Queenstown?

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Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Queenstown with Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Sydney and Queenstown?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Sydney and Queenstown?

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Traveling between Sydney and Queenstown, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Orange, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near Queenstown?

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There are a number of airports in and around Queenstown. The main one is Queenstown and other nearby airports include Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Queenstown depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Queenstown arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Sydney and Queenstown depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Sydney and Queenstown arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$183
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$184
Cheapest round-trip	$327
Average round-trip	$454
Nonstop flights in May	$184 – $956

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Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
Air New Zealand	1	1	---	1	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Qantas	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Qantas	1	---	2	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	2	---	---	---	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Sun 16.06	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06
Qantas	1	---	1	1	2	---	---
Emirates	---	1	---	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
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January	19°C	8°C
February	19°C	8°C
March	16°C	6°C
April	13°C	4°C
May	9°C	2°C
June	5°C	0°C
July	4°C	-1°C
August	6°C	0°C
September	8°C	0°C
October	11°C	2°C
November	14°C	5°C
December	17°C	7°C