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Cheap Flights to Queenstown
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | July | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | $556 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $326 | From Melbourne to Queenstown |
Cheapest prices for Queenstown flights by month
January
$540
February
$498
March
$529
April
$621
May
$571
June
$487
July
$478
August
$555
September
$614
October
$520
November
$555
December
$658
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Queenstown. Flying to Queenstown in December will prove the most costly. 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 best time to fly to Queenstown?
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Peak season
Located in New Zealand’s South Island, the resort town of Queenstown nestles on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. This is a popular holiday destination with travellers from all over the world seeking cheap flights to Queenstown. Queenstown is not only incredibly photogenic with its serene lakes and snow-capped mountains, it’s a hot spot for thrill seekers offering adventure sports such as bungy jumping, jet boating, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, paragliding and more. Referred to as ‘a skiers paradise in winter and a hiker’s heaven in summer’, these two seasons are the busiest for booking flights to Queenstown. From June to October is ski season, and the annual Winter Festival takes place at the end of June attracting around 45,000 people and running over 10 days. If you’re planning on attending the festival it is advised to book flights to Queenstown and accommodation well in advance. December to March is the warmest time of the year in Queenstown and when New Zealanders typically take their annual holidays. Walking and hiking is a popular activity at this time of year when the trails are clear of snow and there are longer daylight hours.
Off Season
Queenstown doesn’t really have an off season, it’s a popular place to visit all year round, however, some times of year are less busy than others. From March to May you may be able to find the cheapest flights to Queenstown. This time of year there are still plenty of activities, both indoor and outdoor, to be had but fewer tourists around.
When is the best time to book flights to Queenstown?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 41 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.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Queenstown?
At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Queenstown. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Queenstown flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.
How long is the flight to Queenstown?
Flights from Sydney to Queenstown – 3 hrs
Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown – 3 hrs 20 mins
Flights from Brisbane to Queenstown – 3 hrs 25 mins
Flights from Perth to Queenstown – 9 hrs 35 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Queenstown?
Air New Zealand operates direct flights to Queenstown from Sydney, Melbourne and a seasonal flight from Brisbane. Jetstar has direct flights to Queenstown from Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Brisbanites can fly direct to Queenstown with Virgin Australia a couple of times a week or indirectly via stopovers Sydney, Wellington or Auckland. Qantas operates seasonal flights from Brisbane, and year round flights from Sydney and Melbourne.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is considered to have one of the most scenic approaches in the world, for the best views of the Southern Alps sit on the left side of the plane from Auckland to Queenstown, and on the right from Queenstown to Sydney. Once you land you’ll be approximately 10 km (20 minutes drive) from the town centre. Queenstown Airport has good public transport connections from early morning until late at night. Airport shuttles and taxis are available outside the terminal and will take you directly to your accommodation. The Connectabus is a public bus service that leaves every 15 minutes from the airport and services many of the major hotels in the town; a one way ticket costs NZ$12.