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$65+ Cheap flights from Queenstown

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — AKL
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Queenstown

Discover essential information about flights departing from Queenstown, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Queenstown airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$63

Cheapest round-trip flight

$195

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$494 or less

Good one-way deal

$61 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Auckland Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl (avg. price of $316).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average round-trip price of $280).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

Sat 6/1410:50 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 6/158:25 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$95
Sat 6/219:45 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/257:50 pmAKL - ZQN
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$144
Sat 6/211:05 pmZQN - AKL
2 stops8h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/252:40 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$203
Fri 6/612:10 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 6/152:50 pmMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$255
Sun 6/228:50 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 6/233:00 pmSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/28$267
Mon 9/16:00 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/72:50 pmMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$347
Tue 5/277:00 amZQN - MEL
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/36:55 pmMEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$390
Tue 5/134:50 pmZQN - SYD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:20 amSYD - ZQN
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$432
Thu 5/293:20 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 6/59:10 amMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$437
Sat 5/313:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 6/214:15 pmSYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$518
Tue 5/134:05 pmZQN - SYD
2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/206:20 pmSYD - ZQN
2 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$525
Thu 6/123:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Thu 6/194:15 pmSYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/27$528

Find flights from Queenstown within your budget

Find flights departing from Queenstown that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/27

10:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/1

7:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$192

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/21

1:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/25

2:40 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$203

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

12:10 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 6/15

2:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$255

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/22

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/23

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$267

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/7

2:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$347

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/27

7:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 6/3

6:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop12h 55m

$390

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/13

4:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

6:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$432

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/29

3:20 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/5

9:10 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$437

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/31

3:25 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/21

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$518

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/13

4:05 pm-10:35 am

2 stops20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

6:20 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 20m

$525

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from 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 Queenstown in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Queenstown, eDreams has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as eDreams about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Queenstown made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate eDreams the highest out of those offering flight deals from Queenstown. eDreams has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Queenstown. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $60). Flying from Queenstown in December will prove the most costly (average of $116). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown?

For flights departing from Queenstown check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Air New Zealand. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $105

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $161

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $115

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,312

What are popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Queenstown everyday are: Auckland (277 flights per day), Sydney (119 flights per day), and Melbourne (46 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $63

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $185

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $150

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $190

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Wellington, with prices starting at $32. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington

Wellington

From $32

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $49

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $63

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $150

Airline reviews for flights from Queenstown

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Queenstown. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Queenstown travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
438 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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Popular international destinations from Queenstown

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Queenstown. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Queenstown are Auckland, Manila, Sydney. Throughout the year, Auckland, Manila, Brisbane are some of the top choices made by users flying from Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Queenstown for as low as $32 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $780 to fly from Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia have the cheapest prices from Queenstown. Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($105), Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($115), and Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Brisbane ($161).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Queenstown?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Queenstown we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Auckland starting at $2,581
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,348
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Sydney starting at $4,712

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Queenstown?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Queenstown, consider Sydney. Prices start at $1,660 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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