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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

Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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06:20 - 11:40
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ZQN
3h 20mdirect
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12:40 - 14:15
ZQN
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OOL
3h 35mdirect
$425Jetstar
Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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06:20 - 11:40
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ZQN
3h 20mdirect
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12:40 - 14:15
ZQN
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OOL
3h 35mdirect
$432Jetstar
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
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14:50 - 20:00
MEL
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ZQN
3h 10mdirect
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17:40 - 19:10
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
$528Multiple Airlines
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun
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06:20 - 11:40
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ZQN
3h 20mdirect
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15:05 - 10:45
ZQN
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OOL
21h 40m
1 stop
$530Multiple Airlines
Fri, 19 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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09:10 - 14:25
MEL
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ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
$539Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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ZQN
18h 45m
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14:35 - 08:05
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BNE
19h 30m
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$590Air New Zealand
Tue, 23 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
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06:00 - 14:30
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ZQN
6h 30m
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15:25 - 22:50
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$666Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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$684Qantas Airways
Mon, 22 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
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$764Virgin Australia
Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
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Booking Insights

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 cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Coolangatta, at $425 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $473 in the last 3 days.

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.

A flight to Queenstown costs $491 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $237 and departed from Coolangatta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Melbourne to Queenstown which costs $585 on average, and Sydney to Queenstown, which costs $578 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $550. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $614 on average.

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 February, where tickets cost $473 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $670 and $668 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $433.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Queenstown depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $465 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $571.

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 $437 return, from Melbourne Airport $476 return, from Sydney $492 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Queenstown Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$259
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% 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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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 cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Coolangatta, at $425 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Queenstown and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $473 in the last 3 days.

  • 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 $491. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $237 and departed from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • 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.

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 $355, from Melbourne $786, from Brisbane $868
  • 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 3572 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

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

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

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

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

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

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

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

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

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

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

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

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

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

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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