Question 1

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

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 51m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Queenstown on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 22m. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $816. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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Departing from Adelaide to Queenstown will take you 8h 40m. The distance between Adelaide and Queenstown is about 2784 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 6

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

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($380), Virgin Australia ($551), and Qantas Airways ($714) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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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 $756. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $931.

Question 15

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

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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 $853 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $406.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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Deals for Adelaide to Queenstown flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Adelaide to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Adelaide to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Queenstown from Adelaide shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Adelaide to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Adelaide to Queenstown flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$680
One-way from	$375
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$702

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$380	Average$709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$551	Average$845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$714	Average$975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$772	Average$952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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