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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Queenstown from $426

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — ZQN
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Fri 29/507:15
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 3/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop12h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$707
Sun 14/608:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 21/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop22h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/4$732
Sun 14/608:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 24/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop22h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$737
Thu 11/618:30
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop23h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 24/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop22h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$741
Wed 3/608:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 10/620:50
ZQN
-
ADL
2 stops26h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/4$743
Wed 27/508:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 31/520:50
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop13h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$744
Fri 22/514:45
ADL
-
ZQN
2 stops20h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 29/512:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$750
Sun 14/608:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$767
Fri 12/607:15
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 29/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop11h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$772
Fri 12/607:15
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/612:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$785

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$707

One-way from

$426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$655
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Adelaide to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Adelaide to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 22/5

07:15-20:00

1 stop10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/5

12:10-17:15

1 stop7h 35m

$803

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 6/5

07:15-20:00

1 stop10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

17:45-08:10

1 stop16h 55m

$820

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 22/6

06:05-16:45

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

17:40-17:10

1 stop26h 00m

$832

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 3/6

18:30-12:20

2 stops15h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/6

10:50-10:35

2 stops26h 15m

$848

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 15/6

19:45-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

15:15-19:55

1 stop7h 10m

$908

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 15/6

19:45-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

10:50-19:55

2 stops11h 35m

$969

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

12:05-10:40

2 stops20h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/9

10:35-07:05

2 stops23h 00m

$989

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 15/6

14:20-15:40

2 stops22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

16:35-08:05

2 stops18h 00m

$993
Cheapest one-way

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 15/9

17:15-11:10

1 stop15h 25m

$426

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 15/9

14:20-10:10

2 stops17h 20m

$476

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown (average of $655). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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 21 April 2026.
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
632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
539 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

    Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 8h 10m. The distance between Adelaide and Queenstown is about 2784 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($278), Virgin Australia ($471), and Qantas Airways ($641) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 63% 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 $240 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $291 and Jetstar from $316 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown (average of $655). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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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Fly from Adelaide to Queenstown on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Adelaide to Queenstown. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 April 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$278Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$471Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$641Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$732Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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