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$81+ Cheap flights from 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 11/9. 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.
ZQN — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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What to know about flights from Queenstown

Discover essential information about flights departing from Queenstown, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Queenstown airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$178

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$95 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Wellington.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Melbourne.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl (avg. price of $207).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average return price of $471).
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Fri 17/1010:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 20/1014:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$143
Sat 25/1009:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 28/1015:00AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$144
Thu 11/913:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 14/908:25AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$147
Tue 25/1110:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Thu 27/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$161
Wed 10/913:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 14/908:25AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$178
Mon 22/916:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Thu 25/908:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$205
Sun 12/1010:55ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Sun 19/1014:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$208
Fri 20/210:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Fri 20/215:00AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$241
Sat 27/909:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 5/1008:25AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$273
Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/1015:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$425
Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 22/1006:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$428
Wed 1/1021:10ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$434

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Find flights departing from Queenstown that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 29 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/12

10:20-12:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$143

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 17/10

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$143

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/10

09:45-11:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$144

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/10

09:45-11:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$144

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/9

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$161

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/9

08:25-10:20

Nonstop1h 55m

$178

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 22/9

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

$205

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$425

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$428

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Queenstown is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $190). Flying from Queenstown in September will prove the most costly (average of $270). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Queenstown would be wise to consider leaving during Monday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown?

When flying from Queenstown check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Virgin Australia. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $87
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $142
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $276
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $132

What are popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

Queenstown offers frequent flights to Auckland (259 flights per day), Sydney (173 flights per day) and Melbourne (60 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $122
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $116
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $41
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $128

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Wellington, with prices starting at $55. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $36
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $41
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $47
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $116

Airline reviews for flights from Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Queenstown. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Queenstown to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Queenstown. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Queenstown?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Queenstown are Auckland, Manila, Coolangatta. Auckland, Manila, Sydney are the most popular locations from Queenstown year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Queenstown for as low as $55 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $398 to fly from Queenstown.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Queenstown. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($133). Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($203). Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Brisbane ($218).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Queenstown?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Queenstown we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Queenstown Intl to Auckland starting at $4,344

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown is August. The most expensive month for flights is September. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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