$106+ 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 13/3. 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
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
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 12 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$141

Cheapest round-trip flight

$178

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Christchurch.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Auckland Intl.
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl (avg. price of $266).
Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average return price of $385).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl.

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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 12 January 2026.

Wed 1/413:00
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 4/407:10
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$233
Sat 7/309:20
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/306:40
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$248
Sat 7/309:40
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:40
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$269
Fri 6/311:15
ZQN
-
AKL
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/319:20
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$273
Thu 12/313:25
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Fri 13/315:00
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$281
Sat 7/309:40
ZQN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 8/308:15
AKL
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$297
Fri 30/110:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 31/111:20
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$300
Wed 18/308:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/312:45
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$318
Thu 19/208:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/308:40
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$351
Fri 27/213:05
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 6/307:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$365
Thu 29/110:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/206:15
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$396
Fri 30/110:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/118:15
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$401

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Find flights departing from Queenstown that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 12 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/4

07:10-09:05

Nonstop1h 55m

$236

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

09:20-11:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$248

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

09:40-11:25

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$269

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/3

11:15-20:15

1 stop9h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

19:20-21:15

Nonstop1h 55m

$273

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$281

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

09:40-11:25

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$295

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/1

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

$300

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$304

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

17:45-19:40

Nonstop1h 55m

$307

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN - CHC

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/3

08:50-10:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

12:45-14:00

Nonstop1h 15m

$318

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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 9 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 $82). Flying from Queenstown in January will prove the most costly (average of $191). 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 10 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.

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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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 $140 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $675 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 ($113). Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($155). Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Adelaide ($259).

  • 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 $2,114
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane starting at $2,582
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Auckland starting at $2,637
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne Airport starting at $4,900

  • 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 $18,732 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 January 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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