$79+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 23 August 2025.

Return from

$163

One-way from

$79

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/11-10/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($95 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 August 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 23 August 2025.

Wed 5/1115:00AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 10/1112:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$163
Sat 8/1107:05AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Tue 11/1117:30ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$165
Sun 9/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 11/1117:30ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$166
Thu 9/1014:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 13/1016:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/8$168
Mon 6/1008:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Mon 13/1016:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$170
Wed 3/908:25AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Wed 24/913:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$171
Sat 4/1007:10AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Thu 9/1013:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/8$173
Tue 21/1008:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Wed 29/1012:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$177
Tue 9/914:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 20/909:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$178
Sat 4/1014:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 11/1016:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$182

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Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/11

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/11

12:50-14:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

08:25-10:20

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/10

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

10:20-12:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

10:20-12:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/11

12:50-14:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/11

12:50-14:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

10:20-12:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/11

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/11

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 13/10

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$163

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/8

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Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

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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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 81 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 17 August 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 Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 23 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andJetstar to New Zealand have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 44 flights from Auckland per day from 3 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, Emirates 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 $57, while return flights cost around $119.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $145, however they can be found for as little as $69.

  • 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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