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May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 30, 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,709

Round-trip from

$1,593
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($466 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

Sat 8/169:55 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/294:05 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,436
Thu 11/68:30 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/143:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,439
Thu 11/612:15 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/148:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,451
Sat 11/812:00 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:40 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,550
Wed 6/117:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 6/183:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,593
Tue 5/2011:30 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/274:50 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,610
Thu 6/129:55 amLGA - ZQN
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/193:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops43h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,824
Wed 5/216:00 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops35h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 5/267:05 amZQN - LGA
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,020
Wed 5/217:31 amEWR - ZQN
3 stops38h 49mAir Canada
Tue 5/274:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops54h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$2,149
Wed 5/218:30 amLGA - ZQN
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/267:05 amZQN - LGA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,175
Sat 8/1610:30 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Fri 8/292:25 pmZQN - JFK
3 stops59h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$2,224
Fri 8/151:20 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 8/296:00 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops37h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,301

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Price

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

9:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/29

4:05 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,436

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

7:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/18

3:25 pm-5:55 am

2 stops30h 30m

$1,593

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

11:30 am-10:10 am

2 stops30h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/27

4:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,610

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/25

11:25 am-11:15 pm

3 stops27h 50m

$1,665

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/12

9:55 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/19

3:05 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops43h 57m

$1,824

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$2,020

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 5/15

12:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-12:57 am

3 stops33h 57m

$2,093

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 5/21

7:31 am-2:20 pm

3 stops38h 49m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/27

4:30 pm-6:44 am

2 stops54h 14m

$2,149

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/21

8:30 am-2:20 pm

3 stops37h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$2,175

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

10:30 am-2:20 pm

3 stops35h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/29

2:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops59h 25m

$2,224

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Queenstown in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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: Out of all of the providers offering Queenstown flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Queenstown flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Queenstown flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Queenstown. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from New York to Queenstown takes 25 hours 59 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Queenstown is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $1,495

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Queenstown is Air New Zealand.

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand to Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to Queenstown

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 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, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

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

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $96.

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

    A round-trip flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $165, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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