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Flights from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast
There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 5h 56m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 56m
Queenstown to Sunshine Coast at a glance
Fastest journey5h 56mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney
Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ZQN Auckland (AKL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri07:00 ZQN08:34 AKL0h 56m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir New Zealand
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue15:00 ZQN16:01 SYD2h 14m connection18:15 SYD18:42 MCYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Jetstar Airways
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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sat13:45 ZQN15:03 MEL2h 12m connection17:15 MEL18:25 MCYQantas + Jetstar Airways
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ZQN Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,477 km1,538 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSunshine Coast vs Queenstown
- Currency in Sunshine Coast
- AUD
- Airports
- ZQN → MCY
Flights from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,477 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Sunshine Coast?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind Queenstown.
