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$1,339+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZQN
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

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$1,549
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$1,339
(Bravofly)
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:15 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops32h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/143:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops26h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/22$1,549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/68:00 amDSM - ZQN
3 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/133:35 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops49h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,806
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/42:53 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops25h 32mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/113:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops26h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/20$1,934
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/48:00 amDSM - ZQN
3 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/113:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$2,030
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/75:15 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Sun 12/1410:35 amZQN - DSM
3 stops29h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 10/22$2,052
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/55:15 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:00 amZQN - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$2,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:15 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops30h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/122:15 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops27h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$2,127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 12/78:00 amDSM - ZQN
3 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/143:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$2,148

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Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

8:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops32h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/14

3:05 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,549

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-1:30 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/13

3:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops49h 54m

$1,806

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:53 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 32m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

3:05 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,934

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-1:30 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

3:05 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$2,030

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

5:15 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops27h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/14

10:35 am-8:48 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$2,052

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

5:15 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-4:12 pm

3 stops28h 12m

$2,089

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

8:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops30h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

2:15 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$2,127

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

8:00 am-1:30 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/14

3:05 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$2,148

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

2:57 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 53m

$1,339

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

8:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,501

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  • 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 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8466 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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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