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Budget
$141 - $224
Route
Departure
Return
Price
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Wed 24/4
Nonstop1h 50m
Queenstown Intl
Sat 27/4
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Wed 13/3
Nonstop1h 50m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 22/3
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Mon 15/4
Nonstop1h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 22/4
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Sun 18/2
Nonstop1h 50m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 6/3
Nonstop1h 50m
ChristchurchQueenstown Intl
CHC - ZQN
CHCZQN
Christchurch
Tue 30/1
Nonstop1h 00m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 27/2
Nonstop0h 55m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Sun 17/3
Nonstop1h 50m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 20/3
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Tue 6/2
Nonstop1h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 9/2
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Tue 23/1
Nonstop1h 50m
Queenstown Intl
Sat 3/2
Nonstop1h 50m
Auckland IntlQueenstown Intl
AKL - ZQN
AKLZQN
Auckland Intl
Sat 10/2
Nonstop1h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 12/2
Nonstop1h 50m
AKL - ZQN Price | $196 - $445 |
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ZQN Temperature | 3 - 15 °C |
ZQN Rainfall | 50 - 80 mm |
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Queenstown (average of $121). Flying to Queenstown in August will prove the most costly (average of $208). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
Peak season
Queenstown experiences two peak tourist seasons – one coincides with the summer holiday period of December through to February when both New Zealanders and Australians are on their long annual break, and the other with the winter ski season which stretches from the start of July through to the end of August. Cheap flights to Queenstown are hard to come by at these times of the year so be sure to book well ahead of your travel dates to secure the best deals.
Off season
Both spring and autumn are beautiful times to visit Queenstown, with mild temperatures and changing foliage creating magnificent landscapes ideal for outdoor exploration. Cheap flights to Queenstown can often be found during this off season period, although the Easter break sees a slight peak in prices and demand, so be if you are planning to visit during that time, make sure you book well in advance.
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Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.
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Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.
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Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.
January
$251
February
$261
March
$282
April
$263
May
$196
June
$217
July
$320
August
$337
September
$305
October
$224
November
$263
December
$243
May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
The lead up to Christmas and Easter both see an increase in demand for flights to Queenstown but outside of these times you can get some good deals, particularly from Sydney where there is the highest competition between airlines.
Flights from Auckland to Queenstown – 1h 50m Flights from Wellington to Queenstown – 1h 50m Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown – 1h 05m For flights to Queenstown from other New Zealand cities, you will need to connect through one of these airports first.
There are 6 flights to Queenstown per day from Auckland, operated by either Air New Zealand or Jetstar. Jetstar generally offers the cheapest flights although Air New Zealand offers some competitive flight deals throughout the year if you book in advance. Flights to Queenstown from Christchurch are operated 4 times a day by Air New Zealand and they also fly once daily from Wellington.
The Queenstown airport is located in the suburb of Frankton, around 8 kilometres from the centre of town. There are shuttle buses that operate every 15 minutes from the airport to all major hotels in Queenstown, taking around 25 minutes to complete the journey, and tickets are available on board. Taxis are a faster, but more expensive option, and passengers should always allow plenty of time if traveling to the airport for departures in case of traffic. A number of different car rental companies are also available at the airport for those doing self-drive tours, and pre-booking your car before arrival is highly recommended to get the best deals.
ZQN is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A ZQN flight refers to a flight to Queenstown Intl Airport.
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 36 flights from Auckland per day from 2 airlines.
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