What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Queenstown on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 32m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 43m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $737. Find deals

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 8h 35m. The distance between Adelaide and Queenstown is about 2784 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown round-trip?

According to our current data, Jetstar ($280), Qantas Airways ($463), and Virgin Australia ($466) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $242 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $284 and Jetstar from $315 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Adelaide to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to ZQN?

When flying from Adelaide 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Queenstown.

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Wed 22/408:55

ADL

ZQN

1 stop8h 35m

Jetstar

Wed 29/412:10

ZQN

ADL

1 stop7h 35m

Jetstar

Deal found 24/2$589

Sat 25/707:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop6h 35m

Virgin Australia

Sat 1/817:40

ZQN

ADL

1 stop18h 55m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 24/2$653

Sun 26/708:55

ADL

ZQN

1 stop8h 35m

Jetstar

Sun 2/812:10

ZQN

ADL

1 stop11h 25m

Jetstar

Deal found 25/2$665

Tue 5/517:15

ADL

ZQN

1 stop15h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 10/520:50

ZQN

ADL

1 stop13h 50m

Jetstar

Deal found 25/2$677

Mon 27/707:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop6h 35m

Virgin Australia

Sat 1/814:25

ZQN

ADL

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 25/2$693

Wed 14/1007:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop6h 35m

Virgin Australia

Tue 27/1015:05

ZQN

ADL

1 stop8h 35m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/2$697

Thu 15/1008:55

ADL

ZQN

1 stop8h 35m

Jetstar

Wed 28/1020:50

ZQN

ADL

1 stop14h 25m

Jetstar

Deal found 26/2$698

Mon 27/707:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop6h 35m

Virgin Australia

Mon 3/814:35

ZQN

ADL

1 stop10h 00m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 25/2$704

Mon 12/1008:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop5h 35m

Virgin Australia

Tue 27/1015:05

ZQN

ADL

1 stop8h 35m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/2$712

Sun 18/1008:40

ADL

ZQN

1 stop5h 35m

Virgin Australia

Tue 27/1015:05

ZQN

ADL

1 stop8h 35m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/2$714

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ADL

ZQN

1 stop5h 35m

Virgin Australia

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ZQN

ADL

1 stop10h 00m

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Deal found 25/2$721

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Round-trip from	$589
One-way from	$465
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$742

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16h 10m total
Adelaide to Queenstown

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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 22/4

08:55-20:00

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/4

12:10-17:15

1 stop7h 35m

$589

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 22/4

08:55-20:00

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/4

17:40-07:00

1 stop15h 50m

$621

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 26/7

08:55-20:00

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

12:10-21:05

1 stop11h 25m

$665

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 11/4

06:00-11:10

1 stop26h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 18/4

13:15-18:25

1 stop7h 40m

$756

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 15/5

12:05-08:35

1 stop18h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

20:25-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$769

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

18:30-14:20

1 stop17h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/6

10:50-19:55

2 stops11h 35m

$847

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 13/3

13:40-13:10

1 stop21h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

17:30-16:20

1 stop25h 20m

$852

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 25/7

07:50-08:35

2 stops22h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/8

16:30-11:15

2 stops21h 15m

$908

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 23/3

19:45-19:55

1 stop21h 40m

$461

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 20/3

17:40-08:35

3 stops12h 25m

$732

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 52 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 Adelaide to Queenstown?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown (average of $299). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $718). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Adelaide to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

445 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

526 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

605 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?
Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 8h 35m. The distance between Adelaide and Queenstown is about 2784 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($280), Qantas Airways ($463), and Virgin Australia ($466) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $242 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $284 and Jetstar from $315 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Queenstown.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Queenstown?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown (average of $299). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $718). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$715	Average$853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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