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14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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Sat 27/1221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops65h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,260
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - ZQN
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 25/215:05ZQN - LHR
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,376
Wed 19/1120:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops35h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,483
Wed 24/1222:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/119:35ZQN - LHR
2 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,494
Wed 24/1221:30LHR - ZQN
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 31/117:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,635
Wed 19/1122:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops56h 00mEmirates
Wed 3/1216:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/11£1,642
Wed 19/1120:25LGW - ZQN
2 stops35h 40mEmirates
Wed 3/1212:10ZQN - LGW
2 stops43h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,761
Sat 27/1220:15STN - ZQN
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Tue 20/116:30ZQN - STN
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/11£1,776
Thu 11/1220:25LGW - ZQN
2 stops29h 10mEmirates
Thu 18/1216:30ZQN - LGW
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,785
Tue 30/1220:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 25/213:05ZQN - LHR
3 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,827
Wed 24/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 31/109:20ZQN - LHR
3 stops33h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,840
Thu 11/1214:05STN - ZQN
2 stops35h 30mEmirates
Thu 18/1216:30ZQN - STN
2 stops32h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,889

Flights to Queenstown in 2025

Find the latest flights to Queenstown in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Return from

£840

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£485

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June

Average price

£1,328
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  • 95h 55m total
  • London to Queenstown
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  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • London to Queenstown
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LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-16:50

2 stops54h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£840

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

12:10-18:35

2 stops43h 25m

£963

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

22:00-11:25

2 stops48h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

18:20-18:35

2 stops37h 15m

£1,057

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

18:55-13:10

2 stops29h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:30-14:05

2 stops32h 35m

£1,119

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

14:05-10:05

2 stops55h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

15:05-05:55

2 stops51h 50m

£1,131

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

13:05-11:25

2 stops35h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

14:15-13:20

2 stops34h 05m

£1,178

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

11:35-16:50

2 stops66h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-06:40

2 stops52h 40m

£1,191

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Tue 3/3

14:05-16:50

2 stops37h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

13:25-12:05

2 stops35h 40m

£1,204

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

22:10-12:20

2 stops51h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

20:25-19:00

2 stops57h 35m

£1,228

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

20:10-21:05

2 stops35h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

17:30-06:15

3 stops49h 45m

£1,235

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Best time to book a flight to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Queenstown is 87 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.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

On average, a flight from London to Queenstown takes 29 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Queenstown from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Queenstown are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Emirates
Emirates
From £1,066
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,078
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,133
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,129

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Queenstown are Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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 14 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to Queenstown

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 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, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Queenstown.

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

    Queenstown Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Queenstown. One-way flights to Queenstown Intl typically cost £35, while return flights cost around £33.

  • How much is a return flight to Queenstown?

    A return flight to Queenstown will typically cost around £99, however they can be found for as little as £33.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Queenstown depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Queenstown, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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