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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown from £1,118

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ZQN
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Mon 27/422:00
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/517:45
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops37h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/3£1,118
Mon 27/416:35
EDI
-
ZQN
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:45
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3£1,185
Wed 13/522:00
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 30m
Emirates
Sun 17/513:30
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops41h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 9/3£1,203
Sat 25/416:15
EDI
-
ZQN
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/507:00
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£1,252
Sat 7/1120:55
EDI
-
ZQN
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1114:15
ZQN
-
EDI
3 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£1,284
Sat 3/1007:55
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 16/1017:40
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops48h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3£1,286
Fri 2/1007:55
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops44h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 16/1017:40
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3£1,294
Sat 3/1007:55
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1017:35
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3£1,295

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,118

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,304
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

22:00-14:30

2 stops29h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

13:30-20:05

2 stops41h 35m

£1,203

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

16:15-14:30

3 stops35h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/5

07:00-20:05

2 stops48h 05m

£1,252

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

22:00-16:45

2 stops31h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/5

07:00-20:05

2 stops48h 05m

£1,319

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

09:00-14:15

3 stops42h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-07:20

3 stops50h 55m

£7,457

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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 14 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates from Edinburgh to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown?

    For as low as £1,203, Emirates can have you in Queenstown from Edinburgh in 29h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Queenstown is about 11599 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Queenstown round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Queenstown is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £1,057 on this airline. This flight start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown?

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Queenstown

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EmiratesCheapest£1,057Average£1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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