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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Queenstown from $495

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — ZQN
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Queenstown

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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 22 January 2026.

Fri 20/306:15
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop11h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 25/320:50
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop14h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$690
Fri 6/319:50
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop14h 50m
Virgin Australia
Fri 13/314:00
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop10h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$835
Mon 1/619:45
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/610:50
ZQN
-
ADL
2 stops11h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$850
Mon 13/421:50
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sat 25/414:25
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/1$865
Thu 5/206:10
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/207:00
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$897

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$690

One-way from

$495

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$792
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Adelaide to Queenstown
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Adelaide to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Adelaide

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 20/3

06:15-20:00

1 stop11h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

20:50-08:35

1 stop14h 15m

$690

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 5/6

08:55-20:00

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/6

20:50-08:10

1 stop13h 50m

$783

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 6/3

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

14:00-22:15

1 stop10h 45m

$835

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

16:30-14:20

1 stop19h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/6

10:50-19:55

2 stops11h 35m

$857

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 13/4

21:50-16:45

1 stop16h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/4

14:25-19:25

1 stop7h 30m

$865

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 5/6

12:05-09:50

1 stop19h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/6

20:50-08:10

1 stop13h 50m

$866

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 5/6

18:30-19:40

2 stops22h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/6

16:45-11:15

2 stops21h 00m

$890

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 15/2

19:50-16:40

2 stops18h 20m

$592

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 16/2

06:00-12:35

2 stops28h 05m

$601

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 16/2

06:15-12:35

3 stops27h 50m

$748

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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 16 January 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Queenstown (average of $311). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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

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 22 January 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
573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
511 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 11h 15m. 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 ($316), Virgin Australia ($489), and Qantas Airways ($615) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Queenstown. Jetstar is currently priced 60% 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 $255 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $295 and Jetstar from $332 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 $311). Flying from Adelaide to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Adelaide to Queenstown

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$316Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$489Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$615Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$753Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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