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Cheap flights from Hamilton to Queenstown from $201

AKL — ZQN
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hamilton to Queenstown

Sat 5/911:00 -
1 stop21h 25m
Sat 12/910:25 -
1 stop3h 20m
Deal found 17/8$430
Sat 19/911:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Wed 30/911:15 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 20/8$435
Mon 5/1015:25 -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 12/1016:45 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 21/8$485
Sat 19/911:00 -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 30/910:25 -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 20/8$491
Sat 5/911:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Wed 9/911:15 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 21/8$495
Fri 4/911:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Wed 9/911:15 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 18/8$520
Wed 4/1107:00 -
1 stop3h 50m
Sun 8/1116:55 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 18/8$530

Find flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown

Round-trip from

$390

One-way from

$244

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$374
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/1-16/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 13h 45m total
  • Hamilton to Queenstown
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19/11
  • 19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Hamilton to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 9/1

07:00-10:50

1 stop3h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/1

09:00-18:55

2 stops9h 55m

$390

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 19/9

11:05-08:25

1 stop21h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/9

11:15-17:40

1 stop6h 25m

$435

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Mon 5/10

15:25-10:40

1 stop19h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/10

16:45-08:50

1 stop16h 05m

$485

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 19/9

11:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/9

10:25-18:55

2 stops8h 30m

$491

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 4/9

11:05-08:25

1 stop21h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15-10:20

1 stop23h 05m

$520

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Wed 4/11

08:45-15:20

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/11

16:55-16:20

1 stop23h 25m

$558

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Mon 5/10

11:05-09:40

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/10

20:25-10:30

2 stops38h 05m

$578

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 2/10

17:05-08:25

1 stop15h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/10

14:35-19:40

1 stop5h 05m

$580

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Wed 4/11

08:45-15:20

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/11

20:30-10:20

2 stops13h 50m

$593
Cheapest one-way

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ Hamilton - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 11/12

07:40-12:05

1 stop4h 25m

$201

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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

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

It’s optimal to fly from Hamilton to Queenstown in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Hamilton to Queenstown

The most flights from HM1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Hamilton to Queenstown?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Hamilton to Queenstown flights typically cost between $354 and $547 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $390 on Air New Zealand (9 Jan–16 Jan).

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 Saturday 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.

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
663 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 2 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, 7,939 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 3h 50m. 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 American Airlines(92%), ANA(90%) or Singapore Airlines(89%), 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 $81. On average you can expect to pay $182. The most popular route, (Hamilton - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $485.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Hamilton to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$136Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$148Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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