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$592+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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NYC — ZQN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,593
(Gurufare)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,709
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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 April 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:55 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/294:05 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,436
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:30 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/143:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:15 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/148:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,451
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:00 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:40 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,550
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 6/183:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2011:30 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/274:50 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/129:55 amLGA - ZQN
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/193:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops43h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,824
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops35h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 5/267:05 amZQN - LGA
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,020
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:31 amEWR - ZQN
3 stops38h 49mAir Canada
Tue 5/274:30 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops54h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$2,149
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:30 amLGA - ZQN
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/267:05 amZQN - LGA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,175
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1610:30 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Fri 8/292:25 pmZQN - JFK
3 stops59h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$2,224
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:20 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 8/296:00 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops37h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,301

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

9:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/29

4:05 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,436

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

7:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/18

3:25 pm-5:55 am

2 stops30h 30m

$1,593

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

11:30 am-10:10 am

2 stops30h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/27

4:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,610

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/25

11:25 am-11:15 pm

3 stops27h 50m

$1,665

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/12

9:55 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/19

3:05 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops43h 57m

$1,824

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$2,020

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 5/15

12:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-12:57 am

3 stops33h 57m

$2,093

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 5/21

7:31 am-2:20 pm

3 stops38h 49m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/27

4:30 pm-6:44 am

2 stops54h 14m

$2,149

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/21

8:30 am-2:20 pm

3 stops37h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$2,175

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

10:30 am-2:20 pm

3 stops35h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/29

2:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops59h 25m

$2,224

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Queenstown

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Queenstown in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 New York-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Queenstown

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 April 30, 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.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand from New York to Queenstown to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Queenstown round-trip from $1,593. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,665, and United Airlines, from $1,824. Qantas Airways is priced at 16% 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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