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$119+ Cheap flights from Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ZQN — AKL
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Queenstown

Discover essential information about flights departing from Queenstown, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Queenstown airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$102

Cheapest round-trip flight

$56

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$170 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Christchurch.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Wellington.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl (avg. price of $260).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average return price of $374).
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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 29 January 2026.

Fri 20/308:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/307:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$171
Tue 14/413:00
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 5/815:00
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$235
Fri 13/310:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/308:40
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$237
Fri 20/308:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:45
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$244
Sat 7/312:50
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 9/308:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1$249
Tue 24/313:05
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 31/308:40
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$250
Tue 14/410:50
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 14/415:00
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$257
Wed 22/711:15
ZQN
-
AKL
1 stop11h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 6/815:00
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$259
Thu 9/417:30
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 18/407:10
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1$264
Wed 18/313:25
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 25/315:00
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1$265
Sat 14/316:50
ZQN
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CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/312:45
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$269
Thu 26/316:05
ZQN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/317:45
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$272

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

08:50-10:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

07:05-08:20

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

08:50-10:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

06:45-10:35

1 stop3h 50m

$237

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

12:50-14:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$249

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

08:40-09:40

Nonstop1h 00m

$250

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/7

11:15-22:15

1 stop11h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$259

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/4

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

07:10-09:05

Nonstop1h 55m

$264

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/3

16:05-19:35

1 stop3h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$272

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 18/4

09:45-11:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/4

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$272

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/3

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$277

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

12:50-14:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

19:25-10:35

1 stop15h 10m

$277

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown

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When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $78). Flying from Queenstown in March will prove the most costly (average of $171). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Queenstown would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown?

For round-trip flights from Queenstown you’ll fly on: Jetstar, Air New Zealand. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $318
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $65
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $142
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $245

What are popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Queenstown everyday are: Auckland (340 flights per day), Sydney (218 flights per day), and Melbourne (64 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $136
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $218
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $102
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $330

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Wellington, with prices starting at $56. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $56
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $102
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $136
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $218

Airline reviews for flights from Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 airline for your flight from Queenstown. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Queenstown 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
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

    The most popular destinations from Queenstown this month are Auckland, Manila, Wellington. The top year-round destinations include Auckland, Manila, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Queenstown for as low as $56 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $611 to fly from Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Queenstown. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($65). Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($142). Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Adelaide ($245).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Queenstown?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Queenstown are below:
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Wellington starting at $2,018
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane starting at $2,465
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Auckland starting at $2,592
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne Airport starting at $4,678

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Queenstown?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Queenstown, consider Sydney. Prices start at $17,882 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown is currently July; with March being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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