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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $724

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$724

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$824
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Queenstown
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 9 January 2026.

Sun 21/613:55CBR - ZQN
1 stop24h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/617:40ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$724
Fri 20/217:35CBR - ZQN
1 stop18h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/217:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$794
Sat 21/312:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 31/317:40ZQN - CBR
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$810
Sun 1/319:05CBR - ZQN
1 stop17h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 8/317:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$837
Sun 1/309:30CBR - ZQN
2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/316:05ZQN - CBR
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$919

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 21/6

13:55-16:45

1 stop24h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

17:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$724

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

12:20-16:40

1 stop26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$810

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

09:40-16:40

1 stop29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

13:40-15:25

1 stop27h 45m

$831

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

08:50-21:05

2 stops10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

07:00-16:50

2 stops11h 50m

$1,089

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $409). Flying from Canberra to Queenstown in May is currently the most expensive (average of $737). 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 9 January 2026.
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
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra 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 Canberra to Queenstown?

    Virgin Australia can get you from Canberra to Queenstown in just under 24h 50m. 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Queenstown, with prices starting at $434. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $549 round trip. Qantas Airways is priced at 44% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $409). Flying from Canberra to Queenstown in May is currently the most expensive (average of $737). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$446Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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