$260 Find cheap flights from Australia to Queenstown

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Flights to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
If travelling to Queenstown, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Melbourne, with flights as low as $440 one-way and $703 return. Flights from Sydney are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Queenstown from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $610. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $288 and departed from Sydney. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Queenstown which costs $492 on average, and Melbourne to Queenstown, which costs $871 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price of all flights to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $593. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $785 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Queenstown, 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 to Queenstown is November, where tickets cost $783 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,564 and $1,021 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $525.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price for all flights to Queenstown depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $542 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $635.

What is a good deal for flights to Queenstown?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown, 25% of our users found tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Sydney $369 one-way - $359 return, from Melbourne Airport $409 one-way - $666 return, from Brisbane $444 one-way - $643 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 122 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$260
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown

FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • Can I store luggage at Queenstown Airport?

    If you need to store your luggage for a while, Queenstown Airport provides storage lockers. Located close to the check-in area, the lockers come in a variety of sizes and prices, ranging from around 7 NZD (6.63 AUD) for small sizes to around 20 NZD (18.96 NZD) for jumbo sizes. Each locker is bookable for up to 12h and can be paid for with a debit or credit card.

  • Are there any hotels at Queenstown Airport?

    While there are no on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport, there are a few near the airport that provide shuttle service either for free or for a small fee. Both DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown and Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa are approximately 5min away and can be reached by an airport shuttle. The airport itself is closed overnight from around 22:30 to 05:00.

  • How can I get to Queenstown city centre from Queenstown International Airport?

    The Orbus bus service is the cheapest way to get to downtown from the airport; it only costs about NZ$2.00 (AU$1.85) but you must purchase a GoCard before boarding the bus. Queenstown Taxis and Green Cabs are two readily available taxi companies, or you may opt for Corporate Cabs instead. Of course, renting a car works just as well.

  • Is the terminal building at Queenstown Airport open 24 hours a day?

    Unfortunately the terminal building at Queenstown International Airport closes daily at 10:30pm local time and opens at 5:00am local time, while the airport administration office is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Travellers are not allowed to stay overnight in the terminal but there are accommodation options located near the airport if needed.

  • Are there any places to relax at Queenstown Airport?

    There are two lounges at Queenstown International Airport: the Air New Zealand Lounge is reserved for clients of that airline, while the Manaia Lounge allows you to pay a fee to enjoy hospitality including complimentary gourmet food and premium wine and beverages. The Manaia Lounge is past security and upstairs in the International Departures hall.

  • Are there any banks at Queenstown International Airport?

    Australian visitors and other international travellers on flights to Queenstown should bear in mind that there is a Travelex office at Queenstown Airport if they should require any currency exchange services or Western Union cash advances. ANZ Bank also operates an ATM inside the main terminal, while Travelex has one in the International Arrivals area.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

    If travelling to Queenstown, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Melbourne, with flights as low as $440 one-way and $703 return. Flights from Sydney are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl Airport is 6 km from the centre of Queenstown.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    All flights to Queenstown land at Queenstown Intl Airport. The airport code is ZQN,and it can also be referred to as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Queenstown?

    On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $610. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $288 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

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

    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 to Queenstown.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown 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 to Queenstown?

    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 to Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each week?

    Each week there are around 141 direct flights from within Australia to Queenstown. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Queenstown

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown? 25% of our users found return tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Sydney $364, from Melbourne $538, from Brisbane $543
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • If you are in need of medical attention while at Queenstown Airport (ZQN), there is a first aid room in the international arrivals area. Alternatively, if you only need a bit of medication, there is a chemist in the international departure area that’s open seven days a week.
  • Those who require mobility assistance during their stay at Queenstown Airport will find automatic doors, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, lifts to connect the floors and special car parking near the entrances.
  • If you would like to make a phone call, head to the main terminal check-in area for a public phone payable by cash. Alternatively, if you require a SIM card for your own phone, it can be bought at the main terminal.
  • Do you need to hire a car? If so, rest assured that Queenstown Airport should provide what you need. There are several car hire companies to choose from, located in the main terminal building near the arrivals and baggage claim.
  • Shoppers are sure to enjoy the variety of stores to browse through at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN). TravelPharm is in the main terminal, where you can replace any forgotten items or purchase some medicines. Common People carries a unique range of handbags and accessories, while Mons Royale is a locally produced clothing line and Kapa is ideal for gifts and souvenirs.
  • Queensland Airport offers parking facilities for those who need to drop off or pick up passengers as well as for others who are taking a trip abroad and wish to leave their car at the airport. There is a P2 drop off-only lot, while lot P20 is free for 20 minutes in case you need more time. Park A and Park B are general parking areas, with several spots for the disabled to be found in Park A.
  • Interested in a bite to eat before you start your retail therapy? You can see if the traditional Japanese dishes at Hikari Sushi or the oven pizza and sandwiches at Savoury Corner are to your liking. If not, Airspresso Airside and Patagonia Café are two places to grab some coffee and hot soup.
  • If you’re travelling with a group or just need a space to conduct a meeting, there is a conference room and two smaller meeting rooms in the main terminal building at Queenstown International Airport. All rooms come with teleconferencing capabilities and there is a shared kitchenette; catering services can also be provided upon request.
  • If you’re travelling with an infant on your flight to Queenstown, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a parent room located next to the Airport Information Desk on the main floor of the terminal at Queenstown Airport. Here you can find a microwave, changing tables and a few toys to entertain your little ones.
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Prefer to fly direct to Queenstown Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Queenstown Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Australia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Top airlines flying from Australia to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Queenstown. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Queenstown? 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
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 487 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.2Crew
6.5Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.5Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentRuby, Nov 2024SYD - BNE
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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.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

Excellent. Shelley was very attentive and caring regarding my sister who required pre approved oxygen during the flight. Shelley checked up on her regularly throughout the flight and made her feel more relaxed and comfortable.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

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

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/3Sat
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
7/3Fri
directJetstar
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$414
15/2Sat
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
21/2Fri
directJetstar
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$435
27/1Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
31/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$499
21/2Fri
directAir New Zealand
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
26/2Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 20mZQN-SYD
$506
17/2Mon
directVirgin Australia
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
21/2Fri
directVirgin Australia
3h 20mZQN-SYD
$521
29/1Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
5/2Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$557
26/1Sun
direct
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
5/2Wed
direct
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$560
30/1Thu
direct
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
5/2Wed
direct
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$579
3/12Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
7/12Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$605
29/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
5/2Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$610

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/1Thu
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
$260
16/2Sun
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
$267
19/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 05mSYD-ZQN
$297
20/3Thu
directVirgin Australia
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
$309
19/2Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$311
13/12Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
$348
3/12Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
$355
22/1Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 50mMEL-ZQN
$367
19/1Sun
1 stop
27h 15mSYD-ZQN
$392
11/2Tue
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-ZQN
$408

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Last minute flights to Queenstown

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Queenstown that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 40mSYD-ZQN
29/11Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 25mZQN-SYD
$757
23/11Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 10mSYD-ZQN
4/12Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 55mZQN-SYD
$769
23/11Sat
multi-stop
7h 10mSYD-ZQN
5/12Thu
direct
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$790
22/11Fri
multi-stop
6h 40mSYD-ZQN
5/12Thu
direct
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$814
21/11Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
12h 55mMEL-ZQN
24/11Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
21h 00mZQN-MEL
$954
22/11Fri
directJetstar
2h 55mSYD-ZQN
5/12Thu
directJetstar
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$982
24/11Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 05mMEL-ZQN
26/11Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$985
22/11Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
4/12Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$1,034
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
12h 45mMEL-ZQN
26/11Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
18h 00mZQN-MEL
$1,165
25/11Mon
directJetstar
2h 55mSYD-ZQN
28/11Thu
multi-stopJetstar
10h 40mZQN-SYD
$1,213

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