$78+ Direct flights from Queenstown

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ZQN — MEL
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Direct flights from Queenstown

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Sat 4/416:30
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 6/410:50
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$185
Thu 26/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$192
Sat 28/316:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/315:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/2$200
Fri 20/308:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/307:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$210
Wed 11/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 15/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$224
Wed 25/313:25
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Thu 26/308:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$232
Tue 21/413:00
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Fri 24/408:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$234
Sun 26/407:00
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/508:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$249
Sat 4/407:00
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/419:20
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$254
Sat 28/309:40
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 29/308:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$257
Fri 27/313:05
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/315:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$260
Tue 10/310:45
ZQN
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AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Sun 15/308:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$270

Find direct flights from Queenstown within your budget

 
Use the slider to find direct flights from Queenstown within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. This data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 12/6

07:10-08:25

Nonstop1h 15m

$162

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/3

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 29/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$182

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/4

16:30-17:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 6/4

10:50-12:05

Nonstop1h 15m

$185

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 15/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$224

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$232

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/4

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/4

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

$234

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/4

07:00-08:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

$249

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/3

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$260

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/3

09:40-11:25

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

$267

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 22/3

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 29/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$275

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from 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 from Queenstown. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Queenstown. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
  • Where can you fly direct from Queenstown?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Queenstown is Auckland.

  • How much are direct flights from Queenstown?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Queenstown will cost users approximately $535. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Queenstown, you can expect to pay around $776.

  • How long is a direct flight from Queenstown?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Queenstown to last approximately 2h 33m on average. The quickest direct flight from Queenstown at this time departs from Queenstown (0h 55m), while the longest leaves from Queenstown (3h 45m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Queenstown?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Queenstown, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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