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Cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown from $739

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — ZQN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

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$739

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August

Average price

$858
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/218:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/217:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$739
Sun 2/315:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/313:05ZQN - CBR
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$919
Sun 2/306:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop12h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/315:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 00mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$1,015
Sun 16/212:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 23/216:25ZQN - CBR
1 stop7h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,036
Sun 2/314:25CBR - ZQN
2 stops21h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/317:20ZQN - CBR
2 stops20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,104
Fri 14/215:30CBR - ZQN
2 stops15h 35mJetstar
Sun 16/210:30ZQN - CBR
3 stops32h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$1,255

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 17 January 2025.

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CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 14/2

18:30-16:40

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 16/2

17:30-23:05

1 stop7h 35m

$739

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 2/3

15:30-12:35

1 stop19h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/3

13:05-17:00

2 stops29h 55m

$919

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 2/3

06:30-21:05

1 stop12h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/3

15:30-19:30

1 stop6h 00m

$1,015

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 16/2

12:20-21:05

1 stop6h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/2

16:25-22:15

1 stop7h 50m

$1,036

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 2/3

14:25-14:20

2 stops21h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/3

17:20-11:30

2 stops20h 10m

$1,104

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 14/2

15:30-09:05

2 stops15h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 16/2

10:30-17:00

3 stops32h 30m

$1,255

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Queenstown

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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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 $739. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,015 and $1,036, respectively. Virgin Australia is priced at 16% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Queenstown

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$677Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$822Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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