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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $450

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$734

One-way from

$450

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$789
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 22/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Tue 22/707:15CBR - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/718:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/6$734
Thu 26/620:45CBR - ZQN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/718:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$884
Thu 26/620:45CBR - ZQN
1 stop15h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 2/707:00ZQN - CBR
2 stops12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$921

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Canberra

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Queenstown

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 22/7

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

18:00-07:40

1 stop15h 40m

$734

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 26/6

20:45-14:25

1 stop15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/7

18:00-22:15

1 stop6h 15m

$884

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 26/6

20:45-14:25

1 stop15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/7

07:00-17:05

2 stops12h 05m

$921

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 15/8

19:10-15:40

1 stop18h 30m

$450

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 15/8

13:45-10:40

3 stops18h 55m

$706

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Deals found on 10/6

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, 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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.

  • 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 $734. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $921 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 10% 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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