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 $787. 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 top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% 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

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 10h 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 ($354), Virgin Australia ($532), and Qantas Airways ($683) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Adelaide to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Flights from Adelaide to Queenstown are generally found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Queenstown.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 35% on flights from Adelaide to Queenstown compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $777. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $897.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Queenstown. Flights to Queenstown from Adelaide in August are about $815 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $393.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Queenstown Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$734
One-way from	$387
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$747

Virgin Australia
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2 total stops
20h 50m total
Adelaide to Queenstown

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10/12
1 total stop
11h 15m total
Adelaide to Queenstown

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Tue 28/1007:45ADL - ZQN

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Tue 4/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop27h 55mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$738

Tue 4/1119:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1113:25ZQN - ADL

2 stops20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$750

Wed 29/1019:40ADL - ZQN

1 stop21h 45mJetstar

Wed 5/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$777

Thu 30/1007:45ADL - ZQN

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Thu 6/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$840

Tue 28/1007:00ADL - ZQN

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1114:35ZQN - ADL

2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$879

Wed 29/1006:10ADL - ZQN

1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1115:05ZQN - ADL

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$894

Best flights from Adelaide to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Mon 9/321:30ADL - ZQN

1 stop13h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 22/314:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$734

Sun 8/307:20ADL - ZQN

1 stop10h 10mJetstar

Sat 21/320:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$765

Tue 4/1114:30ADL - ZQN

1 stop28h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - ADL

1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$821

Sun 8/311:55ADL - ZQN

2 stops19h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 21/318:20ZQN - ADL

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$837

Fri 31/1006:10ADL - ZQN

1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$780

Sat 7/319:40ADL - ZQN

1 stop13h 00mJetstar

Fri 20/320:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$782

Sat 7/314:25ADL - ZQN

2 stops15h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 20/310:25ZQN - ADL

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$846

Fri 31/1015:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Fri 7/1111:15ZQN - ADL

2 stops12h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$833

Mon 19/116:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Mon 2/220:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$836

Thu 30/1007:45ADL - ZQN

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Thu 6/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$840

Wed 21/107:20ADL - ZQN

1 stop10h 10mJetstar

Mon 2/220:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$857

Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Queenstown. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/1007:45ADL - ZQN

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Tue 4/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop27h 55mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$738

Tue 28/1007:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1114:35ZQN - ADL

2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$879

Wed 29/1019:40ADL - ZQN

1 stop21h 45mJetstar

Wed 5/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$777

Wed 29/1006:10ADL - ZQN

1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1115:05ZQN - ADL

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$894

Wed 29/1006:15ADL - ZQN

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$912

Thu 30/1007:45ADL - ZQN

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Thu 6/1120:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$840

Thu 30/1019:50ADL - ZQN

2 stops18h 20mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - ADL

2 stops20h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$935

One-way flights from Adelaide to Queenstown
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Wed 10/1206:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$387

Sat 18/1017:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop15h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$396

Sat 15/1119:50ADL - ZQN

1 stop14h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$429

Wed 1/1020:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop17h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$491

Wed 10/1206:15ADL - ZQN

2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$495

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ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

21:30-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 22/3

14:00-19:10

1 stop7h 40m

$734

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

07:20-20:00

1 stop10h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/3

20:50-08:45

1 stop14h 25m

$765

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

06:10-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/11

14:00-22:15

1 stop10h 45m

$780

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 7/3

19:40-11:10

1 stop13h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

20:50-08:45

1 stop14h 25m

$782

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 4/11

14:30-21:05

1 stop28h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

17:30-18:50

1 stop27h 50m

$821

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

15:00-12:35

1 stop19h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/11

11:15-21:05

2 stops12h 20m

$833

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 19/1

16:00-12:35

1 stop18h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-08:45

1 stop14h 25m

$836

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

11:55-09:40

2 stops19h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/3

18:20-10:55

1 stop19h 05m

$837

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

07:45-19:55

1 stop9h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

20:50-08:45

1 stop14h 25m

$840

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 7/3

14:25-08:35

2 stops15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

10:25-20:05

1 stop12h 10m

$846

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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 66 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 $302). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Adelaide to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

505 reviews

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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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How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?
Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 10h 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 ($354), Virgin Australia ($532), and Qantas Airways ($683) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $302). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$354	Average$684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$532	Average$815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$683	Average$953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$744	Average$938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Queenstown Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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