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$1,272+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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NYC — ZQN
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,272
(Air Canada)

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Average price

$2,697
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Cheapest flights from New York to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:30 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - EWR
2 stops26h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$1,272
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/165:10 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/291:05 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,327
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:00 amLGA - ZQN
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/217:00 amZQN - LGA
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,535
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/178:20 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops26h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/264:45 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops42h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$1,539
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:45 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1110:35 amZQN - EWR
2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,616
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/37:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 8/117:00 amZQN - JFK
2 stops41h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/43:25 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/253:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,648
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:45 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Fri 3/219:20 amZQN - LGA
3 stops27h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 1/18$1,794
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/33:00 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/118:40 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops36h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,821
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/148:25 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops31h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/219:20 amZQN - EWR
2 stops32h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$1,918
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/146:00 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 3/217:00 amZQN - LGA
2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/1310:35 amZQN - JFK
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$2,036

Find flights from New York to Queenstown within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,272

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

5:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/29

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,327

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-7:35 pm

3 stops44h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,535

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

8:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

4:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$1,539

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

12:23 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

3:15 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops48h 57m

$1,703

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/14

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,743

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

12:45 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops31h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/21

9:20 am-7:42 pm

3 stops27h 22m

$1,794

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 3/14

8:25 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/21

9:20 am-12:41 am

2 stops32h 21m

$1,918

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/14

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,948

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-8:32 pm

3 stops30h 32m

$1,976

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Compare providers for flights from New York to 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 New York to Queenstown in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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: When it comes to deals on New York-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Queenstown

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Queenstown in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 January 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Emirates and Air Canada from New York to Queenstown to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,978 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight to Queenstown from New York. On average, Queenstown Intl has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Queenstown’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Queenstown round-trip from $1,272. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,539, and United Airlines, from $1,648. Air Canada is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Queenstown one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $3,132. Emirates flights start at $3,529 while deals on Air Canada start at $8,588 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Queenstown?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Queenstown are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Queenstown Intl, Newark - Queenstown Intl and New York LaGuardia - Queenstown Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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