$178 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Australia

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Best Australia Flight Deals from Queenstown

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydneydirect$507
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$557
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,021
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$589
Maroochydore
Maroochydore1 stop$786
Sydney
Sydneydirect$507
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$557
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,021
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$589
Maroochydore
Maroochydore1 stop$786

Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Australia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Australia

Do, 21 Aug - So, 24 Aug
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15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Do, 24 Jul - So, 27 Jul
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15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Mi, 13 Aug - Di, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 19:55SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$507Jetstar
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Fr, 25 Jul - Di, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 08:05ZQN-SYD
23h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 19:55SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
$519Jetstar
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Mi, 20 Aug - Do, 21 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:25MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
$534Air New Zealand
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Mi, 24 Sep - Mi, 1 Okt
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 17:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$537Virgin Australia
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Mi, 24 Sep - Mi, 1 Okt
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 17:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$550Virgin Australia
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Do, 24 Jul - So, 27 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 10:40MEL-ZQN
14h 15m1 stop
$551Air New Zealand
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Do, 21 Aug - So, 24 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 16:05ZQN-AVV
11h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:15AVV-ZQN
13h 15m1 stop
$964Qantas Airways
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Mi, 20 Aug - Do, 21 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:25 - 20:15ZQN-AVV
6h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:30AVV-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
$1,213Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Australia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Queenstown to Australia flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from Queenstown found in the last 72 hours was to Melbourne, at $167 return. The most popular route is from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $167.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Australia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $777 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Australia is May, when tickets cost $470 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $737 and $665 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Queenstown to Australia, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Queenstown, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Queenstown to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Sydney

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Australia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Queenstown to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Queenstown to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Australia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Queenstown to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when retur flights cost $158 on average. Morning departures are around 12% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $230.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Queenstown to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $349 one-way - $285 round-trip; Melbourne $249 one-way - $206 round-trip; Sydney $270 one-way - $215 round-trip

Top 3 airlines serving from Queenstown to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 854 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
7.1Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2025SYD - ADL
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Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

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