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$87+ Cheap flights to Queenstown

— ZQN
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Queenstown in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Queenstown

Sat 17/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Thu 22/1010:50 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 6/9$177
Sat 10/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Wed 21/1017:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 6/9$178
Tue 15/908:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Wed 23/910:50 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 2/9$180
Thu 8/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Wed 14/1017:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 2/9$182
Tue 13/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Wed 14/1017:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 3/9$187
Fri 16/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Wed 21/1013:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 6/9$189
Mon 12/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 15/1010:50 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 2/9$192
Tue 13/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 22/1010:50 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 6/9$195

Find flight deals to Queenstown

Return from

$177

One-way from

$87

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/10-22/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
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AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$90

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$90

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$90

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$90

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$102

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/10

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$112

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/9

19:20-21:15

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

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Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 53 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing 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
668 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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

FAQs about flying to Queenstown

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown?

    Booking a flight to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Queenstown. It is only a 6.3 km journey from Queenstown Intl to Queenstown’s city centre. On average, Queenstown Intl has 47 flights from Auckland per day from 2 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Queenstown on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost $78, while return flights cost around $90.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $234, however they can be found for as little as $90.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luxury villa & carpark, retreat close to everything is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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