Queenstown

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— ZQN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Flights to Queenstown in 2024

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Round-trip from

$1,455
From New York to Queenstown Intl

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

Tue 12/310:00 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/128:25 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,697
Tue 12/32:49 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1210:35 amZQN - EWR
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,978
Tue 12/31:40 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 2/127:00 amZQN - LGA
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$2,234
Tue 12/33:25 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 2/123:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops23h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/19$2,246
Tue 12/38:45 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops71h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1210:35 amZQN - LGA
3 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,273
Thu 11/213:54 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops28h 41mQantas Airways
Fri 1/103:30 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops33h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,607
Thu 11/219:00 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 1/104:50 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops40h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$2,708
Sat 12/145:25 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops46h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/228:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops42h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/19$2,891
Tue 12/38:15 pmJFK - ZQN
3 stops53h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 2/123:15 pmZQN - JFK
3 stops62h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,185
Wed 11/201:05 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops69h 30mAir China
Fri 1/109:20 amZQN - JFK
2 stops55h 25mAir China
Deal found 11/20$3,471
Sat 12/1410:20 pmJFK - ZQN
3 stops47h 10mEmirates
Sun 12/227:00 amZQN - JFK
3 stops53h 55mEmirates
Deal found 11/18$3,532
Sat 12/1411:45 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops45h 45mEmirates
Sun 12/223:30 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops47h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/18$4,274

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NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,333

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/27

7:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/27

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,405

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops32h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/14

2:15 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,455

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/7

3:05 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,458

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/14

9:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/8

10:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,465

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

2:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

3:05 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$1,476

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

12:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,476

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

7:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/7

10:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,519

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

7:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

10:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,644

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 2/21

11:58 am-2:15 pm

3 stops56h 17m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

3:05 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops43h 46m

$1,699

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Queenstown in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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: Out of all of the providers offering Queenstown flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Queenstown flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Queenstown flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Queenstown. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Queenstown

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How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from New York to Queenstown takes 26 hours 59 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines to Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
529 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
820 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Queenstown, New Zealand climate

Queenstown has an Alpine climate. Summer (December to February) temperatures range between 50 and 72 F, winter (June to August) temperatures between 32 and 46 F. The average number of rainy days per month is eight.

Best Time to Fly to Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is a four-season destination. There really is no bad time to visit Queenstown.

June to October is ski season. December to March is summer time, when New Zealanders take their vacations. Summer is also peak season for walking and hiking.

The low-lying river fishing season starts on October 1, and the alpine-river fishing season opens on November 2.

Getting around Queenstown, New Zealand

There are lots of rental-car companies at the airport. The Kiwi Shuttle will deliver you to any address in Queenstown and there’s also Super Shuttle, a door-to-door shared ride service. Taxis and limousines are readily available as well.

Public transport – the Connectabus runs between 6am and 11pm, every 20 minutes.

The Central Business District is compact and ideal for walking. Connectabus offers an extensive route network around the area, up to Sunshine Bay and down to Arrowtown.

Several activity providers offer free shuttles to/from the town center.

During ski season, several shuttle buses run to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Queenstown, New Zealand Travel Information

•  The Winter Festival takes place at the end of June/start of July each year. It’s a week of music and fun, fireworks and a Big Air Invitational.

•  Sam Neill’s vineyard highly sought out. If you want a tour we recommend scheduling way in advance. The vineyard is about 2 miles from Clyde and 7 miles from Alexandra. The Pinot Noir is the specialty.

•  There are several world-class golf courses within 20 miles of each other including Kelvin Heights, Millbrook and Jacks Point.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown?

    Booking a flight to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Queenstown. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from Queenstown Intl to Queenstown’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Queenstown on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost $25, while round-trip flights cost around $109.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Queenstown?

    A round-trip flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $252, however they can be found for as little as $109.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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