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How to get fromSydney to Otagoby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Otago by plane or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Queenstown Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    5h 46m
    $396–940

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OAG - ZQN
    9h 11m
    $316–1,292

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Dunedin

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane SYD - DUD
    8h 54m
    $551–1,165

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Otago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,960.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Otago, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) every 4 hours.

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