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$63+ Cheap flights from Queenstown

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — AKL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Queenstown

Discover essential information about flights departing from Queenstown, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Queenstown airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$53

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Auckland Intl.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl (avg. price of $297).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average round-trip price of $223).
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

Wed 5/2110:30 amZQN - AKL
1 stop4h 45mJetstar
Wed 5/282:20 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$124
Thu 5/2210:50 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/257:00 amAKL - ZQN
1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$157
Thu 5/224:05 pmZQN - AKL
1 stop5h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/257:00 amAKL - ZQN
1 stop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$208
Wed 5/218:40 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 5/306:15 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$248
Wed 5/148:40 pmZQN - MEL
1 stop13h 00mJetstar
Sun 5/182:30 pmMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/31$314
Fri 5/98:40 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/165:55 pmSYD - ZQN
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$356
Fri 9/126:00 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/1511:35 amMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/31$397
Mon 9/156:00 pmZQN - SYD
1 stop17h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/168:30 pmSYD - ZQN
1 stop16h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/1$450
Fri 5/98:40 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 5/166:15 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$496
Fri 5/910:25 amZQN - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/136:45 pmSYD - ZQN
2 stops22h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$501
Fri 5/163:25 pmZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 10mEmirates
Fri 5/235:00 pmMEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/1$597
Tue 5/204:50 pmZQN - HNL
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/279:35 amHNL - ZQN
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,062

Find flights from Queenstown within your budget

Find flights departing from Queenstown that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 2, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/21

10:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/28

2:20 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$124

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

10:50 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$157

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

4:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$208

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/21

8:40 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/30

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$248

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/14

8:40 pm-7:40 am

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 5/18

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$314

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

8:40 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop13h 45m

$356

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/12

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

11:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$397

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/15

6:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/16

8:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$450

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

8:40 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/16

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$496

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

10:25 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/13

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$501

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Queenstown

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Queenstown in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Queenstown, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Queenstown made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Queenstown. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Queenstown. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $59). Flying from Queenstown in December will prove the most costly (average of $116). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown?

For flights departing from Queenstown check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Air New Zealand. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $115

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $113

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $403

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $888

What are popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Queenstown everyday are: Auckland (249 flights per day), Sydney (114 flights per day), and Melbourne (55 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $53

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $111

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $164

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $176

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Christchurch, with prices starting at $48. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $48

Wellington

Wellington

From $51

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $53

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $111

Airline reviews for flights from Queenstown

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Queenstown. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Queenstown travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 2, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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Popular international destinations from Queenstown

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Queenstown. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Queenstown are Auckland, Manila, Sydney. Throughout the year, Auckland, Manila, Brisbane are some of the top choices made by users flying from Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Queenstown for as low as $48 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $660 to fly from Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia have the cheapest prices from Queenstown. Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($113), Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($115), and Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Brisbane ($403).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Queenstown?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Queenstown we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Auckland starting at $2,581
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,348
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Sydney starting at $4,712

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Queenstown?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Queenstown, consider Sydney. Prices start at $1,660 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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