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VA Return flights from $721
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$721
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Fri 30 Oct$721
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Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$722
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Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$722
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Tue 02 Feb$722
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$730
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$730
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$740
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 19 Oct$743
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Fri 30 Oct$743
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$743
Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$743
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Sun 24 Jan$743
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Mon 25 Jan$743
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$743
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Mon 12 Apr$743
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Tue 13 Apr$743
Dep. Wed 31 MarRet. Mon 12 Apr$743
Dep. Wed 31 MarRet. Tue 13 Apr$743
Dep. Wed 31 MarRet. Wed 14 Apr$743
Dep. Wed 31 MarRet. Thu 15 Apr$744
Dep. Wed 31 MarRet. Fri 16 Apr$744
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Wed 14 Apr$744
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Thu 15 Apr$744
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Fri 16 Apr$744
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$744
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$744
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Sun 31 Jan$744
Dep. Fri 15 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$744
Dep. Fri 15 JanRet. Tue 02 Feb$744
Dep. Fri 15 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$744
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$744
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Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$744
Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Tue 02 Feb$744
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Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$744

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 $721.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Canberra to Queenstown is 05 October 2026.

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

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

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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