How popular is this Hamilton to Queenstown flight route?

Within the past month, 14,777 users have taken a look at flights from Hamilton to Queenstown Intl. Find deals

How long is the flight from Hamilton to Queenstown?

Air New Zealand can get you from Hamilton to Queenstown in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Hamilton to Queenstown is about 966 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Hamilton to Queenstown?

The cheapest flight price from Hamilton to Queenstown is $68. On average you can expect to pay $180. The most popular route, (Hamilton - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $468.

What are the most reliable airlines from Hamilton to Queenstown?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown consider choosing LATAM Airlines(92%), Air China(88%) or Virgin Atlantic(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Hamilton?

Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown. You should not have trouble finding flights to Queenstown Intl from Hamilton; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Hamilton per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Queenstown airport from Hamilton. It is only a 6.3 km journey from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Queenstown’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Hamilton to Queenstown?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hamilton to Queenstown Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Hamilton to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hamilton to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.

Sat 6/1210:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1211:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$468

Sun 7/1210:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1211:15ZQN - HLZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$475

Mon 1/1208:45HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/1210:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$540

Sat 6/1207:00HLZ - ZQN

2 stops7h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 13/1211:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop7h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$590

Fri 21/1113:55HLZ - ZQN

1 stop25h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1110:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$632

Mon 22/1207:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 22/1213:45ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$707

Thu 6/1108:45HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1117:20ZQN - HLZ

2 stops14h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$721

Fri 7/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1113:05ZQN - HLZ

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$722

Best flights from Hamilton to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Mon 16/211:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/210:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$362

Sun 7/1210:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1211:15ZQN - HLZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$475

Mon 1/1208:45HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/1210:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$540

Sat 6/1207:00HLZ - ZQN

2 stops7h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 13/1211:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop7h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$590

Fri 21/1113:55HLZ - ZQN

1 stop25h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1110:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$632

Mon 22/1207:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 22/1213:45ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$707

Last-minute flights from Hamilton to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown. Data last updated 24 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 6/1108:45HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1117:20ZQN - HLZ

2 stops14h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$721

Thu 6/1108:45HLZ - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1111:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop22h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$884

Fri 7/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1113:05ZQN - HLZ

1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$722

Fri 7/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/1111:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$813

Fri 7/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1110:45ZQN - HLZ

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$910

Fri 21/1113:55HLZ - ZQN

1 stop25h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1110:25ZQN - HLZ

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$632

One-way flights from Hamilton to Queenstown
Search for one-way flight options from Hamilton to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Sun 8/211:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$278

Sat 29/1107:00HLZ - ZQN

1 stop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$319

Thu 27/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$407

Sun 30/1111:25HLZ - ZQN

1 stop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$451

Fri 28/1107:40HLZ - ZQN

1 stop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$578

Cheap flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown

Round-trip from	$362
One-way from	$278
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$479

Air New Zealand
16/2-19/2
2 total stops
11h 00m total
Hamilton to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand
8/2
1 total stop
5h 05m total
Hamilton to Queenstown

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Departure

Return

Price

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Mon 16/2

11:00-16:05

1 stop5h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/2

10:25-16:20

1 stop5h 55m

$362

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sun 7/12

10:00-08:20

1 stop22h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/12

11:15-08:15

1 stop21h 00m

$475

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Mon 1/12

08:45-15:20

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/12

10:25-16:20

1 stop5h 55m

$540

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 6/12

07:00-14:00

2 stops7h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/12

11:25-18:55

1 stop7h 30m

$590

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 21/11

13:55-15:20

1 stop25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/11

10:25-16:20

1 stop5h 55m

$632

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Mon 22/12

07:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 22/12

13:45-19:40

1 stop5h 55m

$707

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sun 8/2

11:00-16:05

1 stop5h 05m

$278

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 29/11

07:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

$319

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Thu 27/11

07:40-12:20

1 stop4h 40m

$407

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sun 30/11

11:25-15:20

1 stop3h 55m

$451

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Best time to book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hamilton to Queenstown

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 59 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 Hamilton to Queenstown?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown (average of $125). Flying from Hamilton to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HM1 to ZQN?

It’s optimal to fly from Hamilton to Queenstown in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Hamilton to Queenstown?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Hamilton to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Hamilton to Queenstown

The most flights from HM1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Wednesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hamilton to Queenstown, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Hamilton?
Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown. You should not have trouble finding flights to Queenstown Intl from Hamilton; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Hamilton per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Queenstown airport from Hamilton. It is only a 6.3 km journey from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Queenstown’s city centre.
How popular is this Hamilton to Queenstown flight route?
Within the past month, 14,777 users have taken a look at flights from Hamilton to Queenstown Intl.
How long is the flight from Hamilton to Queenstown?
Air New Zealand can get you from Hamilton to Queenstown in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Hamilton to Queenstown is about 966 km.
What are the most reliable airlines from Hamilton to Queenstown?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown consider choosing LATAM Airlines(92%), Air China(88%) or Virgin Atlantic(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Hamilton to Queenstown?
The cheapest flight price from Hamilton to Queenstown is $68. On average you can expect to pay $180. The most popular route, (Hamilton - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $468.
Can I find deals for flights from Hamilton to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hamilton to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hamilton to Queenstown?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hamilton to Queenstown.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hamilton to Queenstown?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown 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 Hamilton to Queenstown?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown (average of $125). Flying from Hamilton to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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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Emirates	Cheapest$97	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hamilton to Queenstown Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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