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$748+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Queenstown (ZQN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZQN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Queenstown

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:00 am
DSM
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ZQN
3 stops32h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 3/412:10 pm
ZQN
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DSM
2 stops29h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,850
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/258:00 am
DSM
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ZQN
2 stops37h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 7/1312:10 pm
ZQN
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DSM
2 stops27h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,869
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/15:03 pm
DSM
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ZQN
3 stops25h 22m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/125:20 pm
ZQN
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DSM
3 stops41h 13m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,987
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/255:03 pm
DSM
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ZQN
3 stops28h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/133:25 pm
ZQN
-
DSM
3 stops33h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:05 pm
DSM
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ZQN
2 stops26h 25m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/127:00 am
ZQN
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DSM
2 stops28h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$2,144
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/15:03 pm
DSM
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ZQN
3 stops28h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/127:00 am
ZQN
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DSM
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,161
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/133:26 pm
DSM
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ZQN
2 stops30h 09m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/207:00 am
ZQN
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DSM
2 stops29h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$2,404

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$748
(American Airlines)
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Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops32h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/4

12:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,850

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

5:03 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops28h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

3:25 pm-8:23 am

3 stops33h 58m

$2,111

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 3/13

3:26 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$2,404

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 3/14

3:26 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 24m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/21

8:30 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops40h 27m

$2,454

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

3:26 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/22

3:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops50h 12m

$2,642

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 3/13

8:00 am-12:20 pm

3 stops34h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops49h 09m

$2,995

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 3/14

3:12 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$748

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 3/14

3:26 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops29h 09m

$2,462

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Deals found on 1/28

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Des Moines-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Queenstown?

    Departing from Des Moines to Queenstown will take you 32h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8466 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Queenstown.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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