$759 Find cheap flights from the United States 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 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 Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,277. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $3,565 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 August, where tickets cost $2,150 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,558 and $3,050 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $1,785.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$759
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown

FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • What is the best way to reach downtown Queenstown from the airport?

    You can take either a bus or taxi to reach downtown Queenstown. The Orbus runs from the airport to central Queenstown every 15min, and with a Bee Card, the trip only costs $2 ($10 without). The trip will take about 20min, and buses run from 6 am to midnight. Taxis are also available at Queenstown Airport; they will be faster but also more expensive.

  • Are there lounges available in Queenstown Airport?

    There are two lounges in Queenstown Airport, though only one has a “pay-in” option. The Manaia Lounge offers a business center, dining area, and TVs; it is available for many different club members but can also be accessed for $55 per adult passenger. The Air New Zealand Lounge is available only for Koru members and Star Alliance Gold members.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport?

    There are no on-site hotels, and since the airport closes between 10:30 pm and 5:00 am, you will need to find a hotel off-site. Luckily, many nearby hotels offer shuttles to the airport. The Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and the Ramada Suites are both half a mile from the airport and can be booked through KAYAK.

  • What are the car rental options at Queenstown Airport?

    Queenstown Airport has eight rental car companies with service desks located in the terminal building: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, SIXT, Enterprise, Ezi Car Rental, and Hertz. If you plan on renting a car, remember that in New Zealand, you drive on the left side of the road.

  • How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Queenstown city centre from Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    When flying to Queenstown, you'll arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). The airport is also known as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

  • 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 United States 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

  • Book at least 1 week 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 the United States is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • Luggage storage is available in the Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Lockers are outside the terminal, near check-in. Locker sizes range from small to jumbo, but if your belongings don’t fit in a locker, you can also visit the airport information desk to store your larger luggage. Prices vary based on the locker’s size.
  • Queenstown Airport includes three meeting rooms that can be rented on a half-day or full-day basis. Room capacity ranges from three to twenty-five people, so you can hold a variety of meetings without ever having to leave the airport.
  • While Queenstown Airport provides free Wi-Fi up to 2GB daily, if you have a long layover, you may want to access the Internet lounge, available next to International Arrivals. You can purchase internet time at the information desk for the price of $2 per 15min.
  • Queenstown Airport has a robust shuttle system service. Five shuttles can connect you with Wanaka, Wakatipu, Glenorchy, and your own accommodation in either shared or private shuttles.
  • For travelers with young children, the Queenstown Airport offers two Parents Rooms, which include changing tables, microwaves, and toys. One is located by International Arrivals, and you’ll find another post-security at the international gate lounge.
  • While Queenstown Airport offers flights to Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the most popular destination from this airport is Auckland (AKL), with over 250 flights per month.
  • Queenstown Airport serves the southwestern side of New Zealand, and is a good option to fly into if you will be visiting Mount Aspiring National Park or other small towns in the area, including Cromwell, Wanaka, and Omarama.
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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

United States 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 United States

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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Book cheap flights from the United States to Queenstown

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
19h 20mLAX-ZQN
30/3Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
35h 35mZQN-LAX
$1,622
3/3Mon
2 stops
35h 30mSFO-ZQN
19/3Wed
1 stop
17h 50mZQN-SFO
$1,676
2/3Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
24h 45mSFO-ZQN
18/3Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
25h 11mZQN-SFO
$1,683
26/2Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
28h 55mSFO-ZQN
18/3Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
26h 56mZQN-SFO
$1,719
19/4Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 35mSEA-ZQN
3/5Sat
3 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 24mZQN-SEA
$1,878
10/4Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 20mSEA-ZQN
18/4Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
49h 48mZQN-SEA
$1,885
11/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 20mLAX-ZQN
21/1Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 10mZQN-LAX
$1,972
11/1Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 45mLAX-ZQN
21/1Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 10mZQN-LAX
$1,980
10/2Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 12mDEN-ZQN
28/2Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
26h 50mZQN-DEN
$2,033
23/3Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
36h 56mDEN-ZQN
7/4Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
24h 24mZQN-DEN
$2,092

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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.
3/4Thu
3 stops
52h 10mLAX-ZQN
$759
3/4Thu
2 stops
45h 10mLAX-ZQN
$778
18/2Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
32h 25mORD-ZQN
$939
21/3Fri
2 stopsAir New Zealand
20h 10mLAX-ZQN
$968
18/2Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
35h 52mORD-ZQN
$992
28/2Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
16h 30mLAX-ZQN
$997
26/1Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
27h 00mSFO-ZQN
$1,184
15/2Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
28h 55mSFO-ZQN
$1,328
7/2Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
37h 10mLAX-ZQN
$1,350
6/2Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
37h 10mLAX-ZQN
$1,427

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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.
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
38h 05mSFO-ZQN
1/12Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 40mZQN-SFO
$2,909
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mSFO-ZQN
1/12Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 40mZQN-SFO
$2,992
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 38mSFO-ZQN
1/12Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 40mZQN-SFO
$3,011
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 25mSFO-ZQN
1/12Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 40mZQN-SFO
$3,060
23/11Sat
multi-stop
32h 00mSFO-ZQN
1/12Sun
multi-stop
43h 15mZQN-SFO
$4,183
21/11Thu
multi-stop
28h 41mJFK-ZQN
10/1Fri
multi-stop
39h 35mZQN-JFK
$4,383
21/11Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
28h 41mJFK-ZQN
10/1Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 59mZQN-JFK
$4,428
21/11Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
37h 36mJFK-ZQN
10/1Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 59mZQN-JFK
$4,502
21/11Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 30mJFK-ZQN
10/1Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 15mZQN-JFK
$6,622
21/11Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 30mJFK-ZQN
10/1Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 15mZQN-JFK
$6,676

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