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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $719

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 19 December 2024.

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$719

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Average price

$941
Virgin Australia
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  • 6/1-10/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Canberra to Queenstown
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Fri 27/1218:50CBR - ZQN
1 stop16h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 1/119:50ZQN - CBR
1 stop24h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$752
Fri 20/1210:15CBR - ZQN
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1212:20ZQN - CBR
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,245
Fri 20/1206:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 27/1215:30ZQN - CBR
2 stops8h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,613
Fri 27/1207:05CBR - ZQN
3 stops11h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/120:25ZQN - CBR
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$2,827

Find flights from Canberra to Queenstown within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 19 December 2024.

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CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 6/1

06:35-19:00

1 stop10h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 10/1

19:50-10:00

1 stop16h 10m

$719

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 1/2

12:35-11:20

1 stop20h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

13:35-14:50

1 stop27h 15m

$745

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 1/2

12:35-08:35

2 stops18h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

13:35-14:50

1 stop27h 15m

$902

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 1/2

10:30-21:05

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

07:00-18:30

1 stop13h 30m

$1,022

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 1/2

10:30-10:40

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

07:00-18:30

2 stops13h 30m

$1,072

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 31/12

06:05-21:05

2 stops13h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/1

15:30-22:20

2 stops8h 50m

$1,648

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Travel insights for flights from Canberra to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Canberra to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 19 December 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Canberra to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Canberra to Queenstown. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Queenstown round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Queenstown, with prices starting at $719. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $745 and $1,022, respectively. Virgin Australia is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Canberra 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$668Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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