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$58 Find Cheap Flights to Queenstown

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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Queenstown

Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$120Jetstar
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$122Jetstar
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$125Jetstar
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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07:55 - 09:20WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
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10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$136Jetstar
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
$141Jetstar
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Mon, 1 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
08:40 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
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10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$158Air New Zealand
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
08:40 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$161Air New Zealand
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
08:40 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$163Air New Zealand
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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15:00 - 16:50AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
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08:40 - 10:30ZQN-AKL
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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 Wellington, at $203 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $159 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 $197 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Queenstown which costs $230 on average, and Christchurch to Queenstown, which costs $237 on average.

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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 $220 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 $378 and $356 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $384.

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 $160 return, from Wellington $180 return, from Auckland $194 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, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Queenstown Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington 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 Wellington, at $203 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $159 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 $197. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $247. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $329 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $137 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 $230.

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 Christchurch $120, from Wellington $135, from Auckland $147
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a good choice if you wish to visit the popular ski fields throughout the Southern Alps such as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona.
  • You can reach the centre of the city from Queenstown Airport via the Orbus, a convenient public bus which leaves from directly outside the airport terminal. Services are scheduled every 15 min and run until 24:00, all days of the week. Board the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, which will take you to the centre of Queenstown in approximately 20 min. A one-way ticket for an adult costs NZ$ 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.

Prefer to fly direct to Queenstown Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +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, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +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, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3300 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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.

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