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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $763

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 April 2026.

Mon 20/407:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Wed 29/417:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop26h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/4$763
Wed 8/408:05
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop27h 25m
Virgin Australia
Thu 9/417:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/4$792
Sun 5/407:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Mon 6/416:35
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/4$794
Mon 2/1119:05
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop17h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 4/1114:00
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/4$797
Tue 7/406:20
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 20m
Virgin Australia
Wed 8/417:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/4$798
Sat 2/518:50
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 8/514:25
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop7h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/4$814
Wed 20/507:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/512:10
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$822
Wed 6/509:05
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop26h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sun 10/516:35
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/4$836
Sat 23/515:35
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sat 30/516:35
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop20h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/4$841

Find 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$763

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$798
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 20/4

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/4

17:40-18:10

1 stop26h 30m

$763

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 20/5

15:00-10:10

2 stops17h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/5

12:10-12:05

1 stop25h 55m

$792
Fastest return journey

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 2/5

18:50-16:45

1 stop19h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/5

14:25-20:05

1 stop7h 40m

$814

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 20/5

07:15-20:00

1 stop10h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/5

12:10-12:05

1 stop25h 55m

$822

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 6/5

09:05-13:30

1 stop26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-22:05

1 stop7h 30m

$836

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 23/5

15:35-13:30

1 stop19h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/5

16:35-10:40

1 stop20h 05m

$841

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 19/5

06:20-15:40

1 stop7h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/5

16:35-18:30

1 stop27h 55m

$846

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 23/5

12:40-20:00

1 stop29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/5

13:05-14:35

2 stops27h 30m

$883

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 21/4

15:15-16:45

1 stop23h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

14:25-09:50

1 stop21h 25m

$884

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 23/5

12:40-11:25

2 stops20h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/5

16:30-12:10

2 stops21h 40m

$941

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Queenstown

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $522). Flying from Canberra to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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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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 April 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
453 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,017 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 and Jetstar can get you from Canberra to Queenstown in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 40m. The distance between Canberra and Queenstown is about 1971 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $524. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $772 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 37% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $522). Flying from Canberra to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$524Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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