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$1,605+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ZQN
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,966
(Gotogate)
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 9/36:40 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/172:15 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops37h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$1,605
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 9/311:25 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:40 pmZQN - RDU
3 stops39h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,838

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Raleigh

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Queenstown

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Depart

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Price

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

6:41 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 44m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/24

8:25 pm-11:29 am

2 stops55h 04m

$1,982

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

10:35 am-11:25 am

3 stops32h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/24

8:25 pm-11:29 am

2 stops55h 04m

$2,392

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Deals found on 3/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Queenstown in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Queenstown

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 March 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Raleigh to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets 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 March 3, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Queenstown round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,966, Air New Zealand will fly you from Raleigh to Queenstown and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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