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$2,005+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZQN
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

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$2,005
(Flightnetwork)
From Des Moines to Queenstown Intl
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This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/146:02 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops42h 33mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/217:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops32h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/30$2,005
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/142:57 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops25h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/213:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$2,035
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/143:38 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/213:25 pmZQN - DSM
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$2,412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/233:49 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/277:05 amZQN - DSM
2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,958

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Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:02 am-5:35 pm

2 stops42h 33m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$2,005

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

8:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops34h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/21

10:35 am-10:28 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$2,035

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

3:38 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops29h 52m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/21

3:25 pm-8:37 am

3 stops34h 12m

$2,412

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

3:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/27

7:05 am-11:17 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$2,958

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

2:57 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 53m

$3,413

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Deals found on 6/29

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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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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