How much are direct flights to Queenstown?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Queenstown will cost users approximately $139. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Queenstown, you can expect to pay around $238.

Which airlines fly direct to Queenstown?

At the moment, Jetstar, Air New Zealand offer direct flights to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Queenstown.

How long is a direct flight to Queenstown?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Queenstown to last approximately 1h 25m on average. The quickest direct flight to Queenstown at this time departs from Christchurch (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (1h 50m).

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

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Queenstown, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Queenstown, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Queenstown?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Queenstown is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Queenstown typically costs around $199.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Queenstown is in June with an average price of $114. If you're looking to fly direct to Queenstown in February, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $185. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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Wed 30/710:30AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Wed 6/816:50ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Deal found 6/7$158

Mon 1/910:30AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/920:25ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$201

Tue 29/707:55AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 7/820:25ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/7$241

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Wed 30/710:30AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Wed 6/816:50ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Deal found 6/7$158

Mon 1/910:30AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/920:25ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$201

Tue 29/707:55AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 7/820:25ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/7$241

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Wed 16/714:20AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Wed 23/713:00ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Deal found 5/7$178

Wed 16/714:20AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 18/720:25ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$332

Sat 12/717:45AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Sat 19/708:40ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/7$338

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/7

10:30-12:20

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/8

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$158

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

10:30-12:20

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

20:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 50m

$201

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

15:40-17:35

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/11

08:40-10:30

Nonstop1h 50m

$219

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$79

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$114

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Deals found on 5/7

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Queenstown

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar to New Zealand have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

457 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

ZQN Temperature	3 - 15 °C

ZQN

Temperature

3 - 15 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Queenstown

How much are direct flights to Queenstown?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Queenstown will cost users approximately $139. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Queenstown, you can expect to pay around $238.
Which airlines fly direct to Queenstown?
At the moment, Jetstar, Air New Zealand offer direct flights to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Queenstown.
How long is a direct flight to Queenstown?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Queenstown to last approximately 1h 25m on average. The quickest direct flight to Queenstown at this time departs from Christchurch (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (1h 50m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Queenstown?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Queenstown, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Queenstown, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Queenstown?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Queenstown is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Queenstown typically costs around $199.

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