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Flights to Queenstown in 2024

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,774

Return from

£1,315

One-way from

£566
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from London to Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

Average price of flights to Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Queenstown is currently £0 while a return flight costs £0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

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Temperature

3 - 15 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Queenstown is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Queenstown should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 19 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways and British Airways to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.3
Good
14,963 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s number 1 holiday destination for international visitors, and it is easy to see why. Queenstown is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It sits beside Lake Wakatipu with clear, turquoise and calm waters and above the town and lake rise the Remarkables, the majestic, snow-capped moutains.

It’s the hub for adventure tourism- the first commercial bungy jump was based at the Kawarau Bridge. There is so much to do from aerobatic flight to parapenting via jet boating, to whitewater rafting and mountain biking to fly fishing and much, much more.

It’s also a major centre for skiing and snowboarding. Its four main mountain skifields are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. Cross-country is available at the Waiorau Snow Farm, near Cardrona village. And after a day in the snow, the après ski is hot. There are more than 200 bars and eateries, one for every 75 people, it is said.

An hour west of Queenstown is Fiordland, New Zealand’s largest national park. Milford Sound is the best known of all of the fiords, because it is unspeakably gorgeous.

Queenstown climate

Queenstown has an Alpine climate. Summer (December to February) temperatures range between 10 and 22 C (50 and 72 F), winter (June to August) temperatures between 0 and 8 C (32 and 46 F). The average number of rainy days per month is eight.

Getting around Queenstown

There are lots of rental-car companies at the airport. The Kiwi Shuttle will deliver you to any address in Queenstown and there’s also Super Shuttle, a door-to-door shared ride service. Taxis and limousines are readily available as well.

Public transport – the Connectabus runs between 6am and 11pm, every 20 minutes.

The Central Business District is compact and ideal for walking. Connectabus offers an extensive route network around the area, up to Sunshine Bay and down to Arrowtown.

Several activity providers offer free shuttles to/from the town centre.

During ski season, several shuttle buses run to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona Alpine Resort.

What is good to know if travelling to Queenstown?

  • The Winter Festival takes place at the end of June/start of July each year. It’s a week of music and fun, fireworks and a Big Air Invitational.
  • Sam Neill’s vineyard highly sought out. If you want a tour we recommend scheduling way in advance. The vineyard is about 3km (2 miles) from Clyde and 12km (7 miles) from Alexandra. The Pinot Noir is the specialty.
  • There are several world-class golf courses within 40km (20 miles) of each other including Kelvin Heights, Millbrook and Jacks Point.

Queenstown airport overview

The resort town of Queenstown, located in Otago on New Zealand’s South Island, is a massively popular holiday destination, particularly famous for adventure and ski tourism. Queenstown Airport is a suitably attractive, convenient transport hub – befitting a town that was once described by an enthusiastic gold-digger as “Fit for Queen Victoria”.

Flights to and from Queenstown Airport are mainly domestic – though there are a few weekly international flights to Australia. In winter, peak tourist season, more international flights are offered. Note that the terminal building opens an hour before the first scheduled flight, and closes an hour after the last scheduled flight, every day.

There is plenty to see and do at Queenstown airport – from shopping for ski equipment, to enjoying handmade chocolate – and easy connections into town ensure that the alpine serenity of your time in Queenstown won’t be tainted by the time you spend in transit.

  • When is the best time to fly to Queenstown?

    Queenstown is a four-season destination. There really is no bad time to visit Queenstown. June to October is ski season. December to March is summer time, when New Zealanders take their holidays. Summer is also peak season for walking and hiking. The low-lying river fishing season starts on October 1, and the alpine-river fishing season opens on November 2.

  • What does ZQN mean?

    This is defined as Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). Codes like ZQN are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown?

    Most people fly into Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight to Queenstown. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Queenstown’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Queenstown if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Queenstown on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Queenstown?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl Airport typically cost £45, while return flights cost around £71.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around £296, however they can be found for as little as £88.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, London offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Castle Bach Queenstown. Perfect For A Well Earned Break is the closest property to Queenstown Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl Airport).

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