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$80+ Cheap flights to 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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult

Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2025.

Return from

$160

One-way from

$80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$230

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/6-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.

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Cheapest flights to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 May 2025.

Tue 10/614:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Fri 13/616:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$160
Sat 14/617:45AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/610:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$215
Tue 1/719:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/707:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$234

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Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/6

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$160

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

17:45-19:40

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/6

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$215

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/7

19:20-21:15

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/7

07:00-08:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$234

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$80

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$115

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/7

06:45-12:20

1 stop5h 35m

$162

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/5

Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 82 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.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Queenstown takes 1 hour 50 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability to Queenstown

The most flights from Auckland to Queenstown are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 6 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar to Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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 34 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 $52, while return flights cost around $99.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $133, however they can be found for as little as $59.

  • 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. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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