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Cheapest return fare
$675
Typical prices: $662-$910
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Mon 11/1Sun 31/1
ADL - ZQN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$3,160
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Tue 15/9Thu 24/9
ADL - ZQN • Direct
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Cheapest • from $694 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Adelaide and Queenstown. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $777 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 32m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Queenstown (ADL-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Adelaide 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Queenstown

Mon, 11 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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06:15 - 19:00ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
10h 15m1 stop Melbourne
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12:10 - 14:50ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
29h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$675Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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11:40 - 13:10ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
23h 00m1 stop Melbourne Avalon
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14:05 - 20:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
9h 05m1 stop Melbourne
$677Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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17:50 - 13:10ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
16h 50m1 stop Melbourne
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14:05 - 20:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
9h 05m1 stop Melbourne
$694Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
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19:50 - 13:10ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 50m1 stop Melbourne
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14:00 - 20:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
9h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$702Virgin Australia
Sun, 30 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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07:15 - 20:00ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
10h 15m1 stop Melbourne
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12:10 - 21:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
12h 15m1 stop Melbourne
$774Jetstar
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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10:10 - 20:00ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 20m1 stop Melbourne
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20:50 - 08:35ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
14h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$779Jetstar
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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10:10 - 12:20ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
23h 40m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl
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20:25 - 10:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
17h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl
$860Air New Zealand
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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12:05 - 07:55ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
17h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl
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14:15 - 09:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
23h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
$955Air New Zealand
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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08:50 - 21:15ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
9h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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08:00 - 11:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
7h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,075Qantas Airways
Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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08:50 - 10:10ADL  Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl
22h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
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07:00 - 15:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide
11h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne
$1,086Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Queenstown flights

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

How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown departing in January.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Queenstown from Adelaide usually cost between $663 and $953 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $675 on Multiple Airlines (11 Jan–31 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide 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 from Adelaide to Queenstown is April, where tickets cost $754 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $922 and $914 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide 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 on the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$369
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Adelaide to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Adelaide to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown was $470 for a one-way ticket and $675 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Adelaide to Queenstown?

    On your way to Queenstown, you’ll fly out from Adelaide. You’ll be landing at Queenstown Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Adelaide and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $938 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $807 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide 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 from Adelaide to Queenstown.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide 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 from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 659 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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

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

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

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

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

Excellent. Shelley was very attentive and caring regarding my sister who required pre approved oxygen during the flight. Shelley checked up on her regularly throughout the flight and made her feel more relaxed and comfortable.

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

It was so hot on the plane mixed with being quite turbulent and a rough landing. We all felt very nauseous for hours afterwards. Crew were lovely though.

Ease of boarding. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good. In flight entertainment great.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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