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Scan through all non-stop flights from Sydney to Queenstown. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SYD to ZQN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Queenstown is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Queenstown is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Sydney SYD to Queenstown ZQN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their SYD ZQN flight schedule.
Flights from SYD to ZQN are operated 28 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:15 - 16:15. The earliest flight departs at 06:15, the last flight departs at 16:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Sydney to Queenstown takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. The flight distance between Sydney and Queenstown is 1,204 miles (or 1,938 km).
There is 1 airport in Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
There are 28 flights per week flying from Sydney to Queenstown (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Queenstown.
The distance from Sydney to Queenstown is 1,204 miles (1,938 kilometers).
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Sydney to Queenstown.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Sydney to Queenstown.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Sydney to Queenstown:
The earliest flight departs at 06:15 from Sydney and arrives at 11:10 at Queenstown.
The latest flight departs at 16:15 from Sydney and arrives at 21:15 at Queenstown.
1,204 miles (1,938 km) · 3h 5m
06:15
11:10
Jetstar
JQ 221
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
06:15
11:10
Jetstar
JQ 221
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
07:20
12:20
Virgin Australia
VA 161
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
07:20
12:20
Virgin Australia
VA 161
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
08:30
13:30
Virgin Australia
VA 163
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
09:10
14:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 232
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
09:10
14:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 232
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
09:30
14:30
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 121
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:40
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 234
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
11:50
16:45
Jetstar
JQ 223
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
11:50
16:45
Jetstar
JQ 223
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
11:50
16:45
Jetstar
JQ 223
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
16:15
21:15
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 123
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
16:15
21:15
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 123
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
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