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$898+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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WAS — ZQN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,433
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$898
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:00 amBWI - ZQN
2 stops35h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/98:25 pmZQN - BWI
2 stops62h 22mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,433
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.
Thu 5/295:53 pmIAD - ZQN
2 stops30h 42mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/52:15 pmZQN - IAD
2 stops25h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,475
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.
Mon 5/126:35 amBWI - ZQN
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/197:05 amZQN - BWI
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,528
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/17:00 amDCA - ZQN
2 stops36h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/92:15 pmZQN - DCA
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,643
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/12:25 pmIAD - ZQN
3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:40 pmZQN - IAD
3 stops41h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,808
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/18:40 pmDCA - ZQN
3 stops49h 40mAir Canada
Sun 11/93:05 pmZQN - DCA
3 stops46h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$2,191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/14:22 pmBWI - ZQN
3 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmZQN - BWI
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,384
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/155:30 pmDCA - ZQN
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/223:25 pmZQN - DCA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,564
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:27 pmIAD - ZQN
3 stops30h 53mAir Canada
Mon 5/192:25 pmZQN - IAD
3 stops57h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$2,893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1512:00 pmDCA - ZQN
3 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/2212:10 pmZQN - DCA
3 stops26h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,945
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.
Mon 12/11:00 pmIAD - ZQN
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:10 pmZQN - IAD
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$3,026
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:30 amBWI - ZQN
3 stops35h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/197:05 amZQN - BWI
3 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$14,281

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreQueenstown

BWI - ZQN

BWIZQN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/9

8:25 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops62h 22m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

IAD - ZQN

IADZQN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

5:53 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops30h 42m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/5

2:15 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$1,475

BaltimoreQueenstown

BWI - ZQN

BWIZQN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

6:35 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/19

7:05 am-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$1,528

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

DCA - ZQN

DCAZQN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/9

2:15 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,643

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

IAD - ZQN

IADZQN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

2:25 pm-11:10 am

3 stops52h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/9

8:40 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops41h 49m

$1,808

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

DCA - ZQN

DCAZQN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

8:40 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops49h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/9

3:05 pm-7:57 pm

3 stops46h 52m

$2,191

BaltimoreQueenstown

BWI - ZQN

BWIZQN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

4:22 pm-9:50 am

3 stops25h 28m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/9

2:15 pm-11:00 pm

3 stops26h 45m

$2,384

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

DCA - ZQN

DCAZQN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/15

5:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/22

3:25 pm-9:05 am

3 stops33h 40m

$2,564

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

IAD - ZQN

IADZQN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/12

3:27 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops30h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/19

2:25 pm-7:55 am

3 stops57h 30m

$2,893

Washington, D.C.Queenstown

DCA - ZQN

DCAZQN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/15

12:00 pm-9:50 am

3 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/22

12:10 pm-10:42 pm

3 stops26h 32m

$2,945

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Washington, D.C.-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets 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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown. 1 airline have flights to Queenstown Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,433 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $2,191 and $2,384 round-trip.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Queenstown Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Queenstown Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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$1,239Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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