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Cheap Flight Deals to Queenstown

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Queenstown 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.

Recent return flight deals from New Zealand to Queenstown

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Queenstown.
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
10:30 - 11:50ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
$104Jetstar
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Sun, 9 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
10:30 - 11:50ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
$112Jetstar
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Sun, 9 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
07:10 - 09:05AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
12:45 - 14:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$145Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
06:30 - 07:45CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$147Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$149Jetstar
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Mon, 16 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
10:45 - 12:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$154Jetstar
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 21 May
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
13:00 - 14:50ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$161Jetstar
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Wed, 2 Apr - Fri, 11 Apr
06:30 - 07:45CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
12:45 - 13:55ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
$163Air New Zealand
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Fri, 31 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
06:30 - 07:45CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$165Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
08:15 - 10:05AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
20:25 - 22:15ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
Mon, 17 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar

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 round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Auckland, at $184 return. The most popular connection is from Wellington to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $104 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Queenstown from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Queenstown costs $280 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $54 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Queenstown which costs $317 on average, and Christchurch to Queenstown, which costs $334 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip 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 Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $274. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $357 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 June, where tickets cost $223 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $453 and $372 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $405.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 round-trip flights cost $231 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $466.

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 Auckland $210 return, from Wellington $261 return, from Christchurch $286 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Queenstown, 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, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Queenstown

When to book flights to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Queenstown based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • Can I be picked up by an Uber at Queenstown Airport?

    Uber and other ridesharing platforms are permitted at Queenstown Airport. You can meet your driver in the P20 Express pick-up and drop-off zone, which is easy to find if you follow the signage after exiting the terminal. A trip to the centre of Queenstown will cost NZ$ 25.

  • Where is the nearest nursery room once I land at Queenstown Airport?

    Once you have disembarked your plane and entered the airport, turn left at the Patagonia Café and shortly afterwards you will find a dedicated Parents Room on your left. There is a microwave, changing table and toys inside to help you care for your child.

  • Are there any stands to assist in reassembling my bike once I land at Queenstown Airport?

    A Bicycle Assembly Area is located just outside of the terminal, reach it by exiting by the baggage collection area and turning left.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Auckland, at $184 return. The most popular connection is from Wellington to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $104 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

    Central Queenstown is 6 km away from Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Queenstown, called Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). 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 $280. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $54 and departed from Wellington 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.

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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 Wellington $165, from Auckland $182, from Christchurch $218
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is June.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a good choice if you wish to visit the popular ski fields throughout the Southern Alps such as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona.
  • You can reach the centre of the city from Queenstown Airport via the Orbus, a convenient public bus which leaves from directly outside the airport terminal. Services are scheduled every 15 min and run until 24:00, all days of the week. Board the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, which will take you to the centre of Queenstown in approximately 20 min. A one-way ticket for an adult costs NZ$ 10.
  • If you would like to have the ultimate freedom of exploring the surrounding mountains with a car, pick up a rental car from Queenstown Airport. After entering the airport terminal, turn left once you reach Patagonia Café and then right at the Vodafone store. Here you will find the offices of a number of rental companies, such as Europcar, Juicy and Avis.
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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

New Zealand to Queenstown Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Top airlines flying 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 New Zealand 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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 491 reviews
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024AKL - IAH
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

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

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

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.

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.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/2Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mWLG-ZQN
12/2Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$104
9/2Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mWLG-ZQN
12/2Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$112
15/3Sat
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
26/3Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$145
15/2Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
17/2Mon
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$147
16/6Mon
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
20/6Fri
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$149
20/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
21/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$154
2/4Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
11/4Fri
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$161
31/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
31/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mZQN-CHC
$163
15/2Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
17/2Mon
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$165
17/3Mon
direct
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
25/3Tue
direct
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$205

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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.
15/3Sat
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
$60
18/3Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
$64
3/3Mon
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
$67
15/3Sat
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
$69
22/2Sat
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
$71
20/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
$73
12/2Wed
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
$74
14/3Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
$80
13/3Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
$87
11/2Tue
1 stop
10h 50mAKL-ZQN
$145

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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.
24/12Tue
multi-stopJetstar
14h 25mAKL-ZQN
25/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$462
26/12Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
30/12Mon
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$511
25/12Wed
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
30/12Mon
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$522
26/12Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
28/12Sat
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$550
24/12Tue
multi-stopJetstar
14h 25mAKL-ZQN
27/12Fri
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$554
25/12Wed
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
28/12Sat
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$561
24/12Tue
multi-stopJetstar
14h 25mAKL-ZQN
30/12Mon
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$588
24/12Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
25/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$593
26/12Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
29/12Sun
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mZQN-CHC
$605
24/12Tue
multi-stop
14h 25mAKL-ZQN
25/12Wed
multi-stop
17h 25mZQN-AKL
$632

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