Where can you fly direct from Queenstown?

Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Queenstown is Auckland.

How much are direct flights from Queenstown?

On average, a one-way direct flight from Queenstown will cost users approximately £148. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Queenstown, you can expect to pay around £1,423.

How long is a direct flight from Queenstown?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Queenstown to last approximately 1h 50m on average. The quickest direct flight from Queenstown at this time departs from Queenstown (1h 50m), while the longest leaves from Queenstown (1h 50m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct from Queenstown?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Queenstown, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, August offers travelers the most options.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Queenstown is in August with an average price of £1,533. If you're looking to fly direct from Queenstown in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £2,257. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Queenstown is in August with an average price of £1,533. If you're looking to fly direct from Queenstown in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £2,257. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from Queenstown

Cheapest flights from Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 July 2025.

Wed 20/813:00ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Wed 27/814:20AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 50mJetstar

Deal found 15/7£71

Sat 20/1219:35ZQN - AKL

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 31/1210:25AKL - ZQN

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/7£130

Find direct flights from Queenstown within your budget

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

£71

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/12

20:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/1

15:40-17:35

Nonstop1h 55m

£130

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/10

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

£45

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/1

20:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 50m

£45

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/7

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown

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Estimated return price

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Queenstown

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Queenstown. 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

496 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

496 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

496 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

457 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

496 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

Where can you fly direct from Queenstown?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Queenstown is Auckland.
How much are direct flights from Queenstown?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Queenstown will cost users approximately £148. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Queenstown, you can expect to pay around £1,423.
How long is a direct flight from Queenstown?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Queenstown to last approximately 1h 50m on average. The quickest direct flight from Queenstown at this time departs from Queenstown (1h 50m), while the longest leaves from Queenstown (1h 50m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Queenstown?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Queenstown, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, August offers travelers the most options.

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