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$1,295+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZQN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,007
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$1,295
(United Airlines)
From Des Moines to Queenstown Intl
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/610:35 amZQN - DSM
2 stops30h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$2,007
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:57 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops24h 53mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/77:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops50h 11mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$2,106
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/303:48 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops28h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$2,413
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:14 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/77:00 amZQN - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$2,415
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:05 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops44h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/28:25 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops45h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$2,563

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Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

6:05 am-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

9:20 am-2:11 pm

2 stops47h 51m

$2,106

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

3:48 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops28h 47m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-4:41 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$2,413

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

5:14 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops27h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-4:12 pm

3 stops28h 12m

$2,415

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

6:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

8:25 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops45h 04m

$2,563

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

1:44 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-4:18 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$3,991

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-11:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,295

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Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Queenstown will take you 37h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8466 mi.

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

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