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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $335

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$628

One-way from

$335

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$835
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 27/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 45m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($67 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 July 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 15 July 2025.

Wed 27/807:15CBR - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/918:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/7$628
Tue 5/813:45CBR - ZQN
2 stops16h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/815:05ZQN - CBR
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/7$870
Thu 28/806:05CBR - ZQN
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/910:25ZQN - CBR
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$934
Wed 27/812:40CBR - ZQN
2 stops21h 40mJetstar
Wed 3/910:55ZQN - CBR
3 stops27h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/7$1,009
Mon 6/1008:55CBR - ZQN
2 stops10h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 11/1007:05ZQN - CBR
2 stops12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,264

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

Fly from

Canberra

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 27/8

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/9

18:00-22:15

1 stop6h 15m

$628

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 5/8

13:45-08:25

2 stops16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/8

15:05-10:10

2 stops21h 05m

$870

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 28/8

06:05-17:10

2 stops9h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/9

10:25-20:05

2 stops11h 40m

$934

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 27/8

12:40-12:20

2 stops21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/9

10:55-12:05

3 stops27h 10m

$1,009

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 6/10

08:55-21:15

2 stops10h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/10

07:05-17:05

2 stops12h 00m

$1,264

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 15/9

15:05-11:40

1 stop18h 35m

$335

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 15/10

06:25-16:45

1 stop8h 20m

$354

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 15/9

13:50-15:20

3 stops23h 30m

$465

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

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 15 July 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.

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 15 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 $628. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Jetstar, with the lowest prices starting at $870 and $1,009, respectively. Virgin Australia is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Canberra to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $335. Users have also found prices from $378 and $465 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • 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 AustraliaCheapest$564Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$760Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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