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$1,717+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ZQN
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,717
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,289
From Raleigh-Durham to Queenstown Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:47 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops38h 28mQantas Airways
Wed 9/177:05 amZQN - RDU
2 stops50h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,717
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:34 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/173:05 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops32h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,233
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:41 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/173:25 pmZQN - RDU
3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,560

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RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

2:47 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/17

7:05 am-5:08 pm

2 stops50h 03m

$1,717

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

10:34 am-9:50 am

3 stops31h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/17

3:05 pm-7:28 am

2 stops32h 23m

$2,233

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

11:41 am-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 49m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/17

3:25 pm-10:44 am

3 stops35h 19m

$2,560

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Deals found on 8/13

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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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Raleigh to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,457, Air New Zealand will fly you from Raleigh to Queenstown and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Queenstown for 15% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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Top airline flying from Raleigh to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Raleigh 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,457Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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