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Cheap Flights to Queenstown

 
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Recent return flight deals to Queenstown

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 12:40OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 12:35ZQN  Queenstown Intl-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
3h 30mdirect
$431Jetstar
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 12:40OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 12:35ZQN  Queenstown Intl-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
3h 30mdirect
$432Jetstar
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 12:40OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 20mdirect
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16:05 - 17:20ZQN  Queenstown Intl-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
28h 15m1 stop Wellington
$558Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 12:40OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 17:20ZQN  Queenstown Intl-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
28h 15m1 stop Wellington
$567Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ZQN Queenstown Intl
2h 55mdirect
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20:50 - 22:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 20mdirect
$587Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ZQN Queenstown Intl
2h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 22:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 20mdirect
$604Qantas Airways
Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
13:50 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 15:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 35mdirect
$617Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 15:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 35mdirect
$650Virgin Australia
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 2 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
08:15 - 19:45MEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
9h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 17:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 35mdirect
$675Air New Zealand
Fri, 15 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
19:45 - 08:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ZQN Queenstown Intl
10h 40m1 stop Christchurch
Air New Zealand Logo
12:15 - 21:50ZQN  Queenstown Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
11h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl
$676Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Queenstown flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Queenstown with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

Coolangatta to Queenstown is the cheapest route at $431 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Queenstown is the most popular connection with return deals from $587.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

A return flight to Queenstown costs $683 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Coolangatta average $509, while Melbourne Airport runs a bit higher at $627.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown at $697 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $751.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown with an average price of $607 return.
  • December ($801) and July ($712) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to Queenstown are the cheapest at $675 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,070.

What is a good deal for flights to Queenstown?

Flights under $552 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Queenstown at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Coolangatta $426
  • Sydney $532
  • Melbourne Airport $543
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When are flights to Queenstown the cheapest?

Flights to Queenstown are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Queenstown

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$280
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flights 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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Your questions about flights to Queenstown, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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 difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Queenstown?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Queenstown at 22 per week, while Virgin Australia is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Queenstown. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Queenstown from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Queenstown varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Coolangatta: 3h 20m
    • from Melbourne Airport: 3h 05m
    • from Sydney: 2h 55m
    • from Brisbane: 3h 25m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Queenstown?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Queenstown are from:
    • Melbourne, from $651 return

  • How many flights serve Queenstown?

    Queenstown receives 10 flights per day and 72 per week from across the world. Sydney has the most flights to Queenstown with 34 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Queenstown is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Queenstown is around $552 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Queenstown?

    Last-minute fares to Queenstown – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 26% above the average return fare of $683.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Queenstown?

Your guide to booking Queenstown flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Queenstown, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Queenstown, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $552 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Queenstown in October. Return fares historically average $607 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $395 per return. Midday flights to Queenstown average $675 compared to $1,070 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Queenstown, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Virgin Australia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • 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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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

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 .

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

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

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

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

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.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

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.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

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.

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

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

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Excellent plane, smooth boarding Friendly crew Clean flight till end Food can be little better

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Smooth flight with great staff shame about the hard seats

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.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

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.

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

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

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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