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Cheap flights from Australia to Queenstown from $259

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ZQN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$396

One-way from

$259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$527

Good round-trip deal

$421 or less

Good one-way deal

$301 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/5-12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Australia to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Australia to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Queenstown Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/506:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Mon 12/512:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$396
Fri 2/511:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/518:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$426
Fri 23/506:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 30/520:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$434
Mon 23/623:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Wed 25/612:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$447
Fri 20/608:30SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 24/614:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$453
Wed 30/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/518:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$466
Sun 25/506:15OOL - ZQN
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/512:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$507
Sun 27/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/514:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$509
Tue 20/523:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop9h 00mJetstar
Tue 27/516:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$519
Tue 3/618:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/613:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$531
Tue 13/510:15BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 20/516:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$536
Fri 2/515:20OOL - ZQN
1 stop19h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/518:00ZQN - OOL
1 stop20h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$577

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 8/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$396

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$426

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$434

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$445

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/6

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$453

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$466

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 25/5

06:15-10:40

1 stop26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$507

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/5

14:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$509

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Tue 20/5

23:20-10:20

1 stop9h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

$519

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

18:25-12:15

1 stop15h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/6

13:05-17:25

1 stop6h 20m

$531

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Queenstown?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Australia 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 AU to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Queenstown as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Australia to Queenstown have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,749 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 6.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Queenstown.

  • How popular is this Australia to Queenstown flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to Queenstown Intl was viewed by 6,009 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $259. Users have also found prices from $264 and $332 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Queenstown?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Queenstown Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl or Brisbane - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Queenstown.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to Queenstown?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to Queenstown are Hawaiian Airlines (89%), Air Canada (89%) and Etihad Airways (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Queenstown?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Queenstown is $233. On average you can expect to pay $473. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $391.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Queenstown.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Australia 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Queenstown

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$230Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$244Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$349Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$365Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$372Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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