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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Queenstown

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this per

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Airlines that fly from Sydney to Queenstown

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

63%Trains in Queenstown are 63% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.60

Queenstown$2.07

MealMid-priced restaurant

17%A meal in Queenstown is 17% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney$30.00

Queenstown$24.83

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

28%A taxi fare in Queenstown is 28% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.40

Queenstown$3.89

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

13%Coffee in Queenstown is 13% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.45

Queenstown$4.73

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 1.21 NZD

1 NZD = 0.83 AUD

Last checked on Thu, 19/03

Distance: 1938 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Queenstown airports

Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN)How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Queenstown

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Queenstown?

The total flight time between Sydney and Queenstown is of around 4 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,937.82 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

When you fly from Sydney to Queenstown the average price is $544.31. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Queenstown at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Queenstown is $270. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Queenstown expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Queenstown costs an average of 3.89 AUD, 28% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 5.40 AUD,

while train tickets costs 63% less in Queenstown: 2.07 AUD against 5.60 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 24.83 AUD in Queenstown, 17% less than the 30.00 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 13% cheaper in Queenstown, with an average of 4.73 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.45 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Queenstown?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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