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Cheap flights from Hamilton to Queenstown from $145

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ZQN
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Hamilton to Queenstown Intl are usually found in July or June, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hamilton to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hamilton (HM1) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$145

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$525
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 15m total
  • Hamilton to Queenstown
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Hamilton to Queenstown
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 18 January 2025.

Fri 13/610:45HLZ - ZQN
1 stop4h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/611:25ZQN - HLZ
1 stop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$288
Thu 20/219:00HLZ - ZQN
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/210:30ZQN - HLZ
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$508

Find flights from Hamilton to Queenstown within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hamilton to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

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HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 13/6

10:45-15:20

1 stop4h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/6

11:25-17:05

1 stop5h 40m

$288

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Thu 20/2

19:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/2

10:30-17:05

1 stop6h 35m

$508

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Tue 4/2

08:20-15:20

1 stop7h 00m

$145

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Thu 20/2

14:30-09:50

1 stop19h 20m

$227

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/1

Best time to book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Hamilton to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hamilton to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hamilton to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Hamilton to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Hamilton to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

When flying from Hamilton to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Hamilton to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Hamilton to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Hamilton to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

The most flights from HM1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

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 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.

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 18 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic(91%), Turkish Airlines(91%) or United 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 $73. On average you can expect to pay $247. The most popular route, (Hamilton - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $288.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Hamilton to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Hamilton to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$141Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$226Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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