Queenstown

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— ZQN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Flights to Queenstown in 2024

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,314

One-way from

$1,239
From New York to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from New York to Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

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Best flights to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Mon 3/176:30 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - EWR
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,314
Mon 3/178:20 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops22h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/264:45 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops42h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$1,683
Mon 3/172:00 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/263:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops25h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,898
Sun 3/161:30 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops42h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 3/262:00 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,916
Fri 2/217:00 amEWR - ZQN
3 stops61h 15mAir Canada
Sat 3/15:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops41h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$2,063
Wed 2/268:15 pmJFK - ZQN
3 stops53h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/912:10 pmZQN - JFK
3 stops65h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,157
Fri 2/214:27 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/110:45 amZQN - EWR
3 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,567
Wed 1/83:34 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops29h 01mQantas Airways
Tue 1/144:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,591
Wed 2/2611:45 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops51h 20mEmirates
Sun 3/94:25 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops45h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$2,794
Mon 3/179:45 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - JFK
3 stops49h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,509
Wed 2/267:59 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops43h 51mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/98:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops42h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/18$1,807
Sun 3/28:25 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops33h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/97:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops56h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$1,871

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Locate flights to Queenstown that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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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

$1,314

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

9:45 am-7:35 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-3:08 pm

3 stops49h 08m

$1,509

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

8:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

4:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$1,683

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/26

7:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops43h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/9

8:25 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops42h 33m

$1,807

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 3/2

8:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops33h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/9

7:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops56h 05m

$1,871

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

1:10 pm-9:50 am

3 stops27h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

2:15 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,896

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

$1,898

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

1:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops42h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

2:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

$1,916

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 2/21

7:00 am-2:15 pm

3 stops61h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

5:30 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops41h 21m

$2,063

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/26

8:15 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops53h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/9

12:10 pm-11:15 am

3 stops65h 05m

$2,157

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub 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 FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Queenstown flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub 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), FlightHub 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 25 hours 26 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United 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
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,329 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

8.0
Very good
497 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.5
Good
809 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 $58, while round-trip flights cost around $95.

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

    A round-trip flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $199, however they can be found for as little as $95.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 35 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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