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$74+ Cheap flights from Queenstown

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ZQN — MEL
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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 18 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$102

Cheapest round-trip flight

$173

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown Intl is currently to Auckland Intl.
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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 $209).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Queenstown Intl (average return price of $401).
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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 18 July 2025.

Wed 20/810:55ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Wed 27/814:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$147
Wed 30/720:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/817:45AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$250
Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 25/1015:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$449
Sat 2/813:05ZQN - AKL
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/816:05AKL - ZQN
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$458
Fri 22/812:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 31/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$503
Sat 18/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1009:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$507
Thu 7/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Mon 11/823:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$529
Thu 21/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$540
Mon 4/812:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Tue 12/819:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop15h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$545
Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 29/1009:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/7$597
Mon 15/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1218:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$597
Thu 21/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/811:40BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$603

Find flights from Queenstown within your budget

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 18 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

10:55-12:40

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

20:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

17:45-19:40

Nonstop1h 55m

$250

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$449

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/8

13:05-18:25

1 stop5h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

16:05-08:25

2 stops16h 20m

$458

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/8

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$503

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 18/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

$507

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Mon 11/8

23:20-10:10

1 stop8h 50m

$529

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$540

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/8

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 12/8

19:05-12:20

1 stop15h 15m

$545

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/10

17:40-21:55

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

$597

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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 11 July 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown (average of $211). Flying from Queenstown in September will prove the most costly (average of $265). 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 13 July 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 Wednesday mornings 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 $149
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 (280 flights per day), Sydney (171 flights per day) and Melbourne (58 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $114
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $112
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $159
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $66

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Queenstown?

The cheapest city to fly to from Queenstown is Christchurch, with prices starting at $86. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch
Christchurch
From $56
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $66
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $112
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $114

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 Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Queenstown to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 18 July 2025.

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

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Queenstown are Auckland, Brisbane, Manila. 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 $86 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $453 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 ($134). Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland Intl ($204). Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Brisbane ($230).

  • 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 $4,371

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown is June. 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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