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$732+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,161
(Expedia)

One-way from

$732
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,418
From New York (NYC) to Queenstown Intl
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Cheapest flights from New York to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/229:29 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops52h 26mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/28:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops38h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/226:20 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
lun. 11/35:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops41h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$1,227
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
mié. 10/223:50 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
lun. 11/33:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$1,299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/216:55 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/265:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops41h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,299
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/48:20 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand
jue. 11/1310:35 amZQN - LGA
2 stops28h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/13$1,315
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/69:45 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/98:50 pmZQN - JFK
3 stops43h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,330
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/46:25 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/137:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops39h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,338
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/37:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/1010:55 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,341
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/225:15 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/25:30 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,342
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/215:15 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/2610:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,353
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1112:00 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops26h 35mAir New Zealand
mar. 11/184:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/13$1,356
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/87:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/1510:50 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,374

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Queenstown that are best for you.

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New York

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/9

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/23

11:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,184

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/9

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 2/25

8:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,190

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

mié. 10/22

6:20 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 11/3

5:30 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops41h 23m

$1,227

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/9

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 2/26

10:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,258

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/5

7:20 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 2/26

9:20 am-5:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,258

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/5

7:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/23

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,258

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/9

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

dom. 2/22

8:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,258

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/5

7:20 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 2/25

8:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,258

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

mié. 10/22

3:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 00m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 11/3

3:05 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,299

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/4

8:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops43h 30m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 11/13

10:35 am-8:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,315

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Queenstown in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New York to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from New York?

    Most people fly into Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight to Queenstown from New York. On average, Queenstown Intl has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Queenstown’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Queenstown round-trip from $1,495. Air New Zealand is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Queenstown?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Queenstown are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Queenstown Intl, New York LaGuardia - Queenstown Intl and Newark - Queenstown Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Queenstown?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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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Top airline flying from New York to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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