Cheap flights to Queenstown, New Zealand from $495

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CMH — ZQN
Apr 29 — May 61

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 3,073,952 searches and data was last updated on April 24, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,305

Round-trip from

$1,610
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York to Queenstown Intl

Cheap flights to Queenstown in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Queenstown in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,073,952 searches and data was last updated on April 24, 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Queenstown in April and May 2024 can be found below. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Fri 5/2411:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/314:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$871
Tue 5/1410:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/218:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$956
Tue 5/1410:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/214:20 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,002
Fri 5/1011:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1512:30 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,014
Fri 5/2410:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/311:05 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops38h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/24$1,048
Thu 5/911:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/144:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,117
Sun 5/1210:00 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/198:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,118
Sun 5/1210:00 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/194:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops39h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,264
Sun 5/1211:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/148:25 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,273

Queenstown 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Queenstown in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,073,952 searches and data were last updated on April 24, 2024.
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Sat 11/211:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/214:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$836
Fri 5/2411:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/314:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$871
Sat 9/711:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/221:00 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$931
Sat 9/711:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/221:00 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$941
Tue 5/1410:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/218:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$956
Mon 10/149:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/2412:10 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$960
Sun 8/1111:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/179:40 amZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$965
Tue 5/1410:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/214:20 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,002
Sat 9/710:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/228:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,006

Flights to Queenstown departing soon

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Wed 5/11:10 pmSEA - ZQN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/187:20 amZQN - SEA
3 stops45h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,667
Wed 5/15:59 pmSEA - ZQN
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Sat 5/183:25 pmZQN - SEA
2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,840
Wed 5/111:10 pmSEA - ZQN
3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/187:20 amZQN - SEA
3 stops45h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,919

One-way flights to Queenstown

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Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Queenstown in the near future. Those seeking round-trip flights to Queenstown should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 8/68:55 amSFO - ZQN
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$495
Sat 8/37:35 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$523
Fri 8/237:35 pmLAX - ZQN
3 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$640
Fri 8/237:35 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$653
Mon 7/227:55 amSFO - ZQN
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$717
Sun 8/411:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$721
Tue 8/611:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$793
Sun 8/410:40 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$852
Thu 6/62:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$855

Average price of flights to Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Queenstown is currently $694 while a round-trip flight costs $1,203. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Queenstown (average of $1,528). Flying to Queenstown in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,991). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,979

February

$1,604

March

$1,676

April

$1,854

May

$1,560

June

$1,709

July

$1,604

August

$1,969

September

$1,866

October

$1,674

November

$1,528

December

$1,991

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

ZQN

Temperature

37.4 - 59 °F

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 April 24, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways 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.
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very good
655 reviews
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,004 reviews
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.4
Good
11,255 reviews
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.0
Good
6,857 reviews
8.3
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s number 1 vacation destination for international visitors, and it is easy to see why. Queenstown is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It sits beside Lake Wakatipu with clear, turquoise and calm waters and above the town and lake rise the Remarkables, the majestic, snow-capped moutains.

It’s the hub for adventure tourism- the first commercial bungy jump was based at the Kawarau Bridge. There is so much to do from aerobatic flight to parapenting via jet boating, to whitewater rafting and mountain biking to fly fishing and much, much more.

It’s also a major center for skiing and snowboarding. Its four main mountain skifields are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. Cross-country is available at the Waiorau Snow Farm, near Cardrona village. And after a day in the snow, the après ski is hot. There are more than 200 bars and eateries, one for every 75 people, it is said.

An hour west of Queenstown is Fiordland, New Zealand’s largest national park. Milford Sound is the best known of all of the fiords, because it is unspeakably gorgeous.

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 does ZQN mean?

    ZQN stands for Queenstown Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • 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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

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

    Queenstown Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl Airport typically cost $41, while round-trip flights cost around $69.

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

    A round-trip flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $140, however they can be found for as little as $69.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Castle Bach Queenstown. Perfect For A Well Earned Break is the closest property to Queenstown Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl Airport).

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