Cheap flights to Queenstown, New Zealand from $1,322

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — ZQN
May 24 — May 311

Flights to Queenstown in 2024

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,634,509 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,665

Round-trip from

$1,569

One-way from

$1,380
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New York to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from New York to Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

Cheap flights to Queenstown in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Queenstown in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,634,509 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Queenstown in May and June 2024 can be found below. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Sun 5/196:00 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/224:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,841
Sun 5/196:00 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2212:10 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,931
Fri 6/284:25 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/110:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$2,325
Sun 5/197:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/224:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$2,361
Sun 5/197:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2212:10 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$2,451
Fri 6/287:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/110:35 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$2,528
Fri 6/284:30 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/11:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops34h 22mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/19$2,575
Sun 5/198:00 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops47h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/223:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18$2,666
Sun 5/198:47 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops45h 03mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/223:15 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops44h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18$2,669

Queenstown 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Queenstown in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,634,509 searches and data were last updated on May 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Queenstown in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 11/115:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/264:50 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,322
Sat 11/235:30 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2710:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,339
Mon 11/115:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2510:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,346
Sat 11/235:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2710:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,371
Sun 12/15:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1210:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,377
Sun 12/15:30 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1210:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,383
Mon 11/115:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2410:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,395
Mon 11/115:30 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop28h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 11/2510:45 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,410
Sun 11/175:30 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/14:50 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,411

One-way flights to Queenstown

Explore one-way flight options to Queenstown for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,634,509 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Queenstown in the near future. Those seeking round-trip flights to Queenstown should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 8/610:35 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops46h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,380
Tue 8/66:05 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18$1,383
Tue 8/67:29 amJFK - ZQN
3 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,397
Tue 8/612:00 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops34h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 5/18$1,680
Mon 8/51:20 amJFK - ZQN
2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,695

Find flights to Queenstown within your budget

Locate flights to Queenstown that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,634,509 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$1,569 - $3,734

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Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlQueenstown Intl

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops49h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops40h 39m

$1,569

NewarkQueenstown Intl

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sat 8/3

3 stops39h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops36h 34m

$1,830

NewarkQueenstown Intl

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sat 8/3

3 stops39h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

3 stops41h 30m

$1,925

NewarkQueenstown Intl

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 6/28

2 stops25h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops34h 22m

$2,575

New York John F Kennedy IntlQueenstown Intl

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/28

2 stops28h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops36h 00m

$2,763

New York LaGuardiaQueenstown Intl

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/3

3 stops31h 37m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops23h 57m

$3,118

New York John F Kennedy IntlQueenstown Intl

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops35h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

3 stops42h 30m

$3,405

New York John F Kennedy IntlQueenstown Intl

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/2

2 stops47h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops55h 00m

$3,678

NewarkQueenstown Intl

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Fri 6/28

2 stops38h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/1

3 stops57h 43m

$3,734

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Average price of flights to Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Queenstown is currently $1,507 while a round-trip flight costs $2,733. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Queenstown (average of $1,499). Flying to Queenstown in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,986). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,973

February

$1,604

March

$1,673

April

$1,849

May

$1,686

June

$1,774

July

$1,499

August

$1,969

September

$1,811

October

$1,686

November

$1,508

December

$1,986

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

ZQN

Temperature

37.4 - 59 °F

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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 May 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines to Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very good
623 reviews
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.1
Very good
3,943 reviews
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.7
Good
4,384 reviews
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.6
Good
961 reviews
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.4
Good
10,900 reviews
8.3
Very good
623 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s number 1 vacation destination for international visitors, and it is easy to see why. Queenstown is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It sits beside Lake Wakatipu with clear, turquoise and calm waters and above the town and lake rise the Remarkables, the majestic, snow-capped moutains.

It’s the hub for adventure tourism- the first commercial bungy jump was based at the Kawarau Bridge. There is so much to do from aerobatic flight to parapenting via jet boating, to whitewater rafting and mountain biking to fly fishing and much, much more.

It’s also a major center for skiing and snowboarding. Its four main mountain skifields are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. Cross-country is available at the Waiorau Snow Farm, near Cardrona village. And after a day in the snow, the après ski is hot. There are more than 200 bars and eateries, one for every 75 people, it is said.

An hour west of Queenstown is Fiordland, New Zealand’s largest national park. Milford Sound is the best known of all of the fiords, because it is unspeakably gorgeous.

Queenstown, New Zealand climate

Queenstown has an Alpine climate. Summer (December to February) temperatures range between 50 and 72 F, winter (June to August) temperatures between 32 and 46 F. The average number of rainy days per month is eight.

Best Time to Fly to Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is a four-season destination. There really is no bad time to visit Queenstown.

June to October is ski season. December to March is summer time, when New Zealanders take their vacations. Summer is also peak season for walking and hiking.

The low-lying river fishing season starts on October 1, and the alpine-river fishing season opens on November 2.

Getting around Queenstown, New Zealand

There are lots of rental-car companies at the airport. The Kiwi Shuttle will deliver you to any address in Queenstown and there’s also Super Shuttle, a door-to-door shared ride service. Taxis and limousines are readily available as well.

Public transport – the Connectabus runs between 6am and 11pm, every 20 minutes.

The Central Business District is compact and ideal for walking. Connectabus offers an extensive route network around the area, up to Sunshine Bay and down to Arrowtown.

Several activity providers offer free shuttles to/from the town center.

During ski season, several shuttle buses run to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Queenstown, New Zealand Travel Information

•  The Winter Festival takes place at the end of June/start of July each year. It’s a week of music and fun, fireworks and a Big Air Invitational.

•  Sam Neill’s vineyard highly sought out. If you want a tour we recommend scheduling way in advance. The vineyard is about 2 miles from Clyde and 7 miles from Alexandra. The Pinot Noir is the specialty.

•  There are several world-class golf courses within 20 miles of each other including Kelvin Heights, Millbrook and Jacks Point.

  • What does ZQN mean?

    ZQN stands for Queenstown Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • 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 3.9 mi journey from Queenstown Intl to Queenstown’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl Airport typically cost $47, while round-trip flights cost around $82.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Queenstown?

    A round-trip flight to Queenstown will typically cost around $147, however they can be found for as little as $85.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl Airport 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 Airport (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl Airport).

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