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Cheap Flights from Canberra to Queenstown

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NZ Return flights from $973
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$973
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$975
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Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$980
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$982
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,003
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$1,017
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,017
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Fri 04 Dec$1,019
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Thu 22 Oct$1,019
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,020
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,020
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,021
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$1,023
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Thu 22 Oct$1,023
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$1,024
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,030
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,039
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,070
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$1,079
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Thu 22 Oct$1,080
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,080
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,080
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,080
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$1,080
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Thu 01 Apr$1,080
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,080
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,080
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$1,080
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$1,080
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Fri 11 Dec$1,080
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Sun 06 Dec$1,080
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$1,080
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$1,080
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Fri 11 Dec$1,080
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Fri 04 Dec$1,080
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Sun 06 Dec$1,080
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,081
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Fri 04 Dec$1,081
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Sun 06 Dec$1,081

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Canberra? Check out our domestic flights to Canberra. If Canberra is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Queenstown from Australia and flights to New Zealand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Canberra


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Canberra to Queenstown

Return fares from Canberra to Queenstown by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$716
Sep 2026
$800
Oct 2026
$756
Nov 2026
$1,351
Dec 2026
$925
Jan 2027
$1,032

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown is August 2026, with return fares from $716 — 47% cheaper than the most expensive month (November 2026, from $1,351).

When Should You Fly to Queenstown?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown, with return fares from $716. November is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,351.

Across the year, return fares to Queenstown average around $930. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and September, you'll generally pay up to 23% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Canberra to Queenstown Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Canberra to Queenstown return airfares.

August 2026
$716
September 2026
$800
October 2026
$756
November 2026
$1,351
December 2026
$925
January 2027
$1,032

Average Canberra to Queenstown Return Prices

These are the average prices for Canberra to Queenstown return airfares.

August 2026
$1,114
September 2026
$1,095
October 2026
$1,099
November 2026
$1,140
December 2026
$1,094
January 2027
$1,097

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Canberra to Queenstown

When is the cheapest time to travel from Canberra to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Canberra to Queenstown cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Canberra to Queenstown is $763.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Canberra to Queenstown?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Canberra to Queenstown is 25 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Canberra to Queenstown?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Canberra to Queenstown is Jetstar.

How long does a direct flight from Canberra to Queenstown take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Queenstown.

What is the IATA airport code for Queenstown?

The IATA code for Queenstown is ZQN. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -45.02213, 168.7393.

When should you book flights to Queenstown?

From our data, you should book flights to Queenstown 60 days out.


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