$78 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Queenstown

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Aucklanddirect$154
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$164
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$108

Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to New Zealand (ZQN-NZ0)

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

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to New Zealand.
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Jetstar Logo
10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$108Jetstar
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$112Jetstar
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$130Jetstar
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
Jetstar Logo
10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$140Jetstar
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Fri, 16 May - Sun, 18 May
Jetstar Logo
10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$145Jetstar
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Fri, 16 May - Wed, 21 May
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
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11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$164Air New Zealand
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Thu, 22 May - Tue, 27 May
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
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08:25 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$179Air New Zealand
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
Air New Zealand Logo
16:10 - 17:20ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$191Air New Zealand
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Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:25 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$193Air New Zealand
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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09:15 - 10:40WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Wed, 14 May - Mon, 19 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Queenstown to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Queenstown to New Zealand.
The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Queenstown found in the last 72 hours was to Wellington, at $121 return. The most popular route is from Queenstown (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $125.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Queenstown to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $238 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $537.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to New Zealand?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $440, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to New Zealand, 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 from Queenstown to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $424 and $385 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Queenstown to New Zealand, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Queenstown, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to New Zealand, 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 on the flight from Queenstown to New Zealand, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

November

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Flight from Queenstown to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

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

    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 from Queenstown to New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

    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 from Queenstown to New Zealand 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 New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Queenstown to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $178 one-way - $246 round-trip; Christchurch $199 one-way - $350 round-trip; Wellington $184 one-way - $288 round-trip

Top airlines flying from Queenstown to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to New Zealand? 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 464 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.4Entertainment
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Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AKL - IAH
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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.

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.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

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

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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