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Cheap Flights to Queenstown

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Queenstown

Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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06:15 - 12:35OOL-ZQN
3h 20mdirect
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13:35 - 14:05ZQN-OOL
3h 30mdirect
$400Jetstar
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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06:15 - 12:35OOL-ZQN
3h 20mdirect
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13:35 - 14:05ZQN-OOL
3h 30mdirect
$440Jetstar
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Fri, 20 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
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14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$469Virgin Australia
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Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
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08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$501Virgin Australia
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Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
09:00 - 14:05SYD-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
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10:50 - 12:10ZQN-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$512Air New Zealand
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Fri, 20 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 08:20MEL-ZQN
11h 25m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
17h 05m1 stop
$556Air New Zealand
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Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Emirates Logo
09:35 - 21:05MEL-ZQN
9h 30m1 stop
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13:35 - 15:00ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$606Emirates
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Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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06:00 - 21:05AVV-ZQN
13h 05m1 stop
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07:05 - 16:05ZQN-AVV
11h 00m1 stop
$612Qantas Airways
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Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
Emirates Logo
06:30 - 21:05MEL-ZQN
12h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 15:00ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$621Emirates
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:05AVV-ZQN
13h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 07:35ZQN-AVV
12h 45m1 stop
$659Qantas Airways
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Most flights • 24 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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May
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Cheapest return fare
$400
Overall average: $509
Jetstar
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OOL - ZQN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$231
Typical prices: $236-$294
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Tue 13/1
OOL - ZQN • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Queenstown

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Queenstown was $228 for a one-way ticket from Coolangatta and $400 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Sydney to Queenstown and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $480.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Queenstown from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $224 and departed from Coolangatta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Melbourne to Queenstown which costs $643 on average, and Sydney to Queenstown, which costs $610 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Queenstown is August, where tickets cost $687 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $920 and $909 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $440.

What is a good deal for flights to Queenstown?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown, 25% of our users found tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Coolangatta $233 one-way - $412 return, from Melbourne Airport $320 one-way - $528 return, from Sydney $344 one-way - $522 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Queenstown?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Queenstown Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Coolangatta to Queenstown

When to book flights to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Queenstown based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • Can I store luggage at Queenstown Airport?

    If you need to store your luggage for a while, Queenstown Airport provides storage lockers. Located close to the check-in area, the lockers come in a variety of sizes and prices, ranging from around 7 NZD (6.63 AUD) for small sizes to around 20 NZD (18.96 NZD) for jumbo sizes. Each locker is bookable for up to 12h and can be paid for with a debit or credit card.

  • Are there any hotels at Queenstown Airport?

    While there are no on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport, there are a few near the airport that provide shuttle service either for free or for a small fee. Both DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown and Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa are approximately 5min away and can be reached by an airport shuttle. The airport itself is closed overnight from around 22:30 to 05:00.

  • How can I get to Queenstown city centre from Queenstown International Airport?

    The Orbus bus service is the cheapest way to get to downtown from the airport; it only costs about NZ$2.00 (AU$1.85) but you must purchase a GoCard before boarding the bus. Queenstown Taxis and Green Cabs are two readily available taxi companies, or you may opt for Corporate Cabs instead. Of course, renting a car works just as well.

  • Is the terminal building at Queenstown Airport open 24 hours a day?

    Unfortunately the terminal building at Queenstown International Airport closes daily at 10:30pm local time and opens at 5:00am local time, while the airport administration office is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Travellers are not allowed to stay overnight in the terminal but there are accommodation options located near the airport if needed.

  • Are there any places to relax at Queenstown Airport?

    There are two lounges at Queenstown International Airport: the Air New Zealand Lounge is reserved for clients of that airline, while the Manaia Lounge allows you to pay a fee to enjoy hospitality including complimentary gourmet food and premium wine and beverages. The Manaia Lounge is past security and upstairs in the International Departures hall.

  • Are there any banks at Queenstown International Airport?

    Australian visitors and other international travellers on flights to Queenstown should bear in mind that there is a Travelex office at Queenstown Airport if they should require any currency exchange services or Western Union cash advances. ANZ Bank also operates an ATM inside the main terminal, while Travelex has one in the International Arrivals area.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Queenstown was $228 for a one-way ticket from Coolangatta and $400 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Sydney to Queenstown and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $480.

  • How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Queenstown city centre from Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Queenstown, called Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). It can also be referred to as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Queenstown?

    On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $224 and departed from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $608. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $688 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $487 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $648.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Queenstown

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown? 25% of our users found return tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Coolangatta $323, from Melbourne $534, from Brisbane $877
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • If you are in need of medical attention while at Queenstown Airport (ZQN), there is a first aid room in the international arrivals area. Alternatively, if you only need a bit of medication, there is a chemist in the international departure area that’s open seven days a week.
  • Those who require mobility assistance during their stay at Queenstown Airport will find automatic doors, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, lifts to connect the floors and special car parking near the entrances.
  • If you would like to make a phone call, head to the main terminal check-in area for a public phone payable by cash. Alternatively, if you require a SIM card for your own phone, it can be bought at the main terminal.
  • Do you need to hire a car? If so, rest assured that Queenstown Airport should provide what you need. There are several car hire companies to choose from, located in the main terminal building near the arrivals and baggage claim.
  • Shoppers are sure to enjoy the variety of stores to browse through at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN). TravelPharm is in the main terminal, where you can replace any forgotten items or purchase some medicines. Common People carries a unique range of handbags and accessories, while Mons Royale is a locally produced clothing line and Kapa is ideal for gifts and souvenirs.
  • Queensland Airport offers parking facilities for those who need to drop off or pick up passengers as well as for others who are taking a trip abroad and wish to leave their car at the airport. There is a P2 drop off-only lot, while lot P20 is free for 20 minutes in case you need more time. Park A and Park B are general parking areas, with several spots for the disabled to be found in Park A.
  • Interested in a bite to eat before you start your retail therapy? You can see if the traditional Japanese dishes at Hikari Sushi or the oven pizza and sandwiches at Savoury Corner are to your liking. If not, Airspresso Airside and Patagonia Café are two places to grab some coffee and hot soup.
  • If you’re travelling with a group or just need a space to conduct a meeting, there is a conference room and two smaller meeting rooms in the main terminal building at Queenstown International Airport. All rooms come with teleconferencing capabilities and there is a shared kitchenette; catering services can also be provided upon request.
  • If you’re travelling with an infant on your flight to Queenstown, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a parent room located next to the Airport Information Desk on the main floor of the terminal at Queenstown Airport. Here you can find a microwave, changing tables and a few toys to entertain your little ones.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Queenstown. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

2.0 MediocreDavid, Sept 2025SYD - BKK
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No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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