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$71+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — AKL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$35

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$107 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Wellington.
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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 $132).
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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 August 14, 2025.

Thu 9/1110:50 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 9/142:20 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$95
Tue 9/2310:50 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 10/18:15 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$100
Fri 9/121:00 pmZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 9/132:20 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$103
Wed 9/1010:55 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Wed 9/172:20 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$106
Wed 9/2410:55 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Fri 9/268:15 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$119
Sat 9/139:45 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 9/137:30 pmAKL - ZQN
1 stop14h 20mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$141
Wed 9/1010:55 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/177:50 pmAKL - ZQN
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$149
Sat 9/279:45 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 10/42:20 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$153
Wed 9/1012:10 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 9/142:50 pmMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$270
Thu 9/112:25 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 9/178:30 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/14$286
Thu 9/118:50 pmZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 9/146:15 amSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$289
Thu 9/46:00 pmZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/102:50 pmMEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$293

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 August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

10:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/17

2:20 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

10:55 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/17

7:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$149

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/13

9:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/13

7:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$152

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/27

9:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/4

2:20 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$153

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

12:10 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

2:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$270

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/11

2:25 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/17

8:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$286

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/11

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

6:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$289

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 9/10

2:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$293

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/15

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$297

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$302

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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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown, you should look to book at least 85 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $47). Flying from Queenstown in January will prove the most costly (average of $113). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Queenstown would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

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.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $107
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $102
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $326
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $600

What are popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Queenstown everyday are: Auckland (240 flights per day), Sydney (171 flights per day), and Melbourne (51 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $62
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $153
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $209
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $156

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Wellington, with prices starting at $35. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $35
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $62
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $107
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $153

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 August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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Popular international destinations from Queenstown

The most popular international flight routes departing from Queenstown we’ve come across at this time.
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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 August 14, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Queenstown are Auckland, Manila, Coolangatta. Throughout the year, Auckland, Manila, Sydney 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 $35 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $619 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 ($102), Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($107), and Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Brisbane ($326).

  • 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

  • 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?

    July is currently the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown. At this moment in time January 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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