How long is the flight from Queenstown to Japan?

Departing from Queenstown to Japan will take you 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9415 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to JP?

When flying from Queenstown to Japan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Japan?

Located just 6.3 km from the city centre, Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Japan from Queenstown.

Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Japan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Japan?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Japan.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Japan?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

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Deal found 14/9$221

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Deal found 11/9$2,118

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Deal found 11/9$2,272

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1 stop24h 15m

Deal found 11/9$2,432

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1 stop30h 45m

Deal found 11/9$2,960

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Deal found 12/9$2,996

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Deal found 11/9$3,095

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Deal found 12/9$3,244

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1 stop31h 15m

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2 stops22h 10m

Deal found 11/9$3,360

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1 stop24h 15m

Deal found 11/9$3,645

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Deal found 14/9$3,697

Mon 28/1220:50 -

2 stops41h 05m

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1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 11/9$4,399

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Queenstown to Japan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Fri 18/1207:00 -

1 stop17h 00m

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1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 14/9$221

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Deal found 14/9$2,002

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Deal found 11/9$2,578

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Deal found 11/9$2,583

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Deal found 11/9$3,491

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Deal found 14/9$2,002

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Deal found 11/9$2,073

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Deal found 10/9$2,128

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Deal found 10/9$2,201

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Deal found 11/9$2,583

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Deal found 11/9$2,586

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Deal found 11/9$2,325

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Deal found 11/9$2,595

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Deal found 11/9$2,699

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Deal found 11/9$2,432

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Deal found 11/9$2,699

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Deal found 11/9$2,718

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Deal found 11/9$2,647

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Deal found 11/9$3,360

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Deal found 11/9$2,739

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Deal found 13/9$9,847

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Japan

Round-trip from	$221
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,737

Qantas Airways
18/12-16/1
2 total stops
36h 05m total
Queenstown to Japan

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($1,171 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).

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QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/12

07:00-20:00

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 16/1

22:00-21:05

1 stop19h 05m

$221

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

ZQNNRT

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/11

20:50-18:10

2 stops25h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$941

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

ZQNNRT

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/11

16:55-19:40

3 stops54h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$988

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/11

07:00-05:25

1 stop26h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,038

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/11

12:10-09:55

2 stops25h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,064

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/11

16:55-15:50

3 stops50h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,137

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QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-20:00

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,405

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

ZQNNRT

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/1

12:10-08:25

3 stops48h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,477

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

ZQNNRT

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/1

07:00-17:45

3 stops38h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,571

QueenstownTokyo

ZQN Queenstown Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

ZQNHND

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/1

20:50-00:55

2 stops32h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,609

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Japan (average of $1,287). Flying from Queenstown to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Queenstown to Japan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

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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

669 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

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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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,098 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

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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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Japan?
Located just 6.3 km from the city centre, Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Japan from Queenstown.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Japan?
Departing from Queenstown to Japan will take you 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9415 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Japan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Japan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Japan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Japan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Japan?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Japan (average of $1,287). Flying from Queenstown to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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