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VA Return flights from $995
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$995
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$999
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Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$999
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,001
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,001
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,001
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,001
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,001
Dep. Sat 30 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$1,001
Dep. Sat 30 JanRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$1,001
Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 12 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$1,001
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,001
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,001
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$1,020
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,020
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,020
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,020
Dep. Sat 27 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,020
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Fri 12 Mar$1,020
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sun 14 Mar$1,020
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,020
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,020
Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$1,020
Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,020
Dep. Sat 23 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,020
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$1,020
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$1,020
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$1,020
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$1,020
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,020
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,020
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Sun 28 Feb$1,020
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,020

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

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Darwin to Queenstown

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

Aug 2026
$1,000
Sep 2026
$967
Oct 2026
$1,002
Nov 2026
$974
Dec 2026
$1,424
Jan 2027
$1,039
Mar 2027
$1,102

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown is September 2026, with return fares from $967 — 32% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,424).

When Should You Fly to Queenstown?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown, with return fares from $967. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,424 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Queenstown average around $1,073. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 10% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Queenstown Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,000
September 2026
$967
October 2026
$1,002
November 2026
$974
December 2026
$1,424
January 2027
$1,039
March 2027
$1,102

Average Darwin to Queenstown Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,510
September 2026
$1,447
October 2026
$1,436
November 2026
$1,439
December 2026
$1,498
January 2027
$1,414
February 2027
$1,431
March 2027
$1,370

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Darwin to Queenstown

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Queenstown cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Queenstown is $996.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Queenstown is 19 January 2027.

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

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

How long does a direct flight from Darwin 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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