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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 to Queenstown

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown.
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Air New Zealand Logo
11:50 - 13:05CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
$108Air New Zealand
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Sat, 14 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$113Jetstar
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Sun, 11 May - Sun, 18 May
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$120Jetstar
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Sun, 11 May - Sun, 18 May
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Sun, 4 May - Wed, 7 May
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$159Air New Zealand
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$161Jetstar
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 12:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$163Jetstar
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Sun, 25 May - Tue, 27 May
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$164Jetstar
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Sun, 25 May - Tue, 27 May
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$166Jetstar
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Tue, 27 May - Sat, 31 May
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18:10 - 09:50CHC-ZQN
15h 40m1 stop
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08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Sat, 14 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Queenstown

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 Christchurch, at $189 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $161 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 $222 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $56 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Queenstown which costs $249 on average, and Christchurch to Queenstown, which costs $228 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 Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $273. 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 $226 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 $397 and $376 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $396.

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 $138 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $245.

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 Christchurch $171 return, from Wellington $183 return, from Auckland $212 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 – Book Cheap Queenstown Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Christchurch 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.
Estimated return price
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 Christchurch, at $189 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $161 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 $222. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $56 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 $154, from Auckland $163, from Christchurch $206
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a good choice if you wish to visit the popular ski fields throughout the Southern Alps such as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona.
  • You can reach the centre of the city from Queenstown Airport via the Orbus, a convenient public bus which leaves from directly outside the airport terminal. Services are scheduled every 15 min and run until 24:00, all days of the week. Board the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, which will take you to the centre of Queenstown in approximately 20 min. A one-way ticket for an adult costs NZ$ 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, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air China, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air China, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 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, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air China, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air China, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 461 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

10.0 ExcellentSandra, Apr 2025AKL - OOL
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Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

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

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

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