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$817+ Cheap flights from New York State to Queenstown (ZQN)

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JFK — ZQN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,511
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$817
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,707
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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 May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 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 4/30$1,436
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:30 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops38h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/143:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amLGA - ZQN
2 stops33h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/148:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,451
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/610:50 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,511
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 6/183:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops32h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,593
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:10 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Tue 9/162:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops42h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,609
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/303:25 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/62:15 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/303:25 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/63:05 pmZQN - LGA
3 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,962
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 9/1112:04 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/168:50 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,043
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 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 4/30$2,264
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:30 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 11/142:00 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,389
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:20 pmJFK - ZQN
3 stops53h 20mEmirates
Sat 5/177:05 amZQN - JFK
3 stops51h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$2,941

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Queenstown that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

7:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

10:50 am-4:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,511

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/18

3:25 pm-7:32 am

2 stops32h 07m

$1,593

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 9/11

6:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/16

2:25 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops42h 34m

$1,609

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,641

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

5:58 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 22m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,715

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 5/30

5:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

12:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,810

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

9:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/25

4:25 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$1,931

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

3:05 pm-9:46 am

3 stops34h 41m

$1,962

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 9/11

12:04 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 26m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/16

8:50 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops41h 59m

$2,043

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

10:20 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops53h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/17

7:05 am-6:55 pm

3 stops51h 50m

$2,941

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NY 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 1, 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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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
472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Queenstown.

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

    While some choose either Newark - Queenstown Intl or New York LaGuardia - Queenstown Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Queenstown Intl is the most popular route from State of New York to Queenstown.

  • 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.

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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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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