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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 56m. Find deals

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m. Find deals

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Queenstown on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $735. Find deals

How long is the flight from Canberra to Queenstown?

Virgin Australia can get you from Canberra to Queenstown in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Canberra and Queenstown is about 1971 km.

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

Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Queenstown, with prices starting at $555. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $748 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday 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 is the cheapest day to fly return from Canberra to Queenstown?

Users have found that flying from Canberra to Queenstown on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from Canberra. Users have commonly found prices around $793 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $585. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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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Average price	$768

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24h 00m total
Canberra to Queenstown

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sun 19/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 22/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$719

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$752

Sun 12/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$758

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$762

Tue 28/1006:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$785

Tue 28/1012:15CBR - ZQN

2 stops20h 55mJetstar

Tue 4/1113:35ZQN - CBR

1 stop27h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$792

Sun 12/1016:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$860

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Sun 19/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 22/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$719

Fri 31/1012:35CBR - ZQN

2 stops17h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1120:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops21h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$915

Mon 5/112:20CBR - ZQN

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/113:45ZQN - CBR

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$926

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$752

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$762

Sat 10/106:35CBR - ZQN

1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia

Sat 17/117:30ZQN - CBR

2 stops19h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$809

Sat 3/109:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop27h 10mVirgin Australia

Mon 12/117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$860

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Sun 12/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$758

Sun 12/1016:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$860

Sun 19/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 22/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$719

Tue 28/1006:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$785

Tue 28/1012:15CBR - ZQN

2 stops20h 55mJetstar

Tue 4/1113:35ZQN - CBR

1 stop27h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$792

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$762

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$752

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CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 19/10

06:25-16:45

1 stop8h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/10

17:40-07:20

1 stop15h 40m

$719

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 31/10

06:30-16:40

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/11

14:00-18:15

1 stop6h 15m

$752

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 30/10

18:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop7h 45m

$762

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 10/1

06:35-19:00

1 stop10h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/1

17:30-10:50

2 stops19h 20m

$809

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 3/1

09:05-14:15

1 stop27h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/1

17:30-23:15

1 stop7h 45m

$860

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 31/10

12:35-08:20

2 stops17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/11

20:25-15:50

2 stops21h 25m

$915

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 5/1

12:20-18:35

1 stop28h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/1

13:45-20:40

1 stop8h 55m

$926

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Canberra 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 CBR to ZQN?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Canberra to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Canberra to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Canberra to Queenstown?
Virgin Australia can get you from Canberra to Queenstown in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Canberra and Queenstown is about 1971 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Queenstown round-trip?
Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Queenstown, with prices starting at $555. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $748 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Queenstown?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 Canberra to Queenstown?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Canberra 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$555	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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