| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast to Queenstown flights | $249 | $432 |
| Brisbane to Queenstown flights | $262 | $557 |
| Melbourne to Queenstown flights | $279 | $481 |
| Sydney to Queenstown flights | $279 | $492 |
| Adelaide to Queenstown flights | $394 | $711 |
| Hobart to Queenstown flights | $408 | $719 |
| Townsville to Queenstown flights | $467 | $779 |
| Darwin to Queenstown flights | $630 | $1019 |
| Perth to Queenstown flights | $632 | $900 |
| Canberra to Queenstown flights | $715 | |
| Cairns to Queenstown flights | $752 |
Prices last updated: 13 Jul 2026 11:17
Return fares to Queenstown by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown is October 2026, with return fares from $432 — 45% cheaper than the most expensive month (May 2027, from $789).
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown, with return fares from $432. May is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $789.
Across the year, return fares to Queenstown average around $549. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Queenstown
These are the average prices for return airfares to Queenstown
The cheapest month to travel is typically October.
How much do return flights to Queenstown cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Queenstown is $432.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Queenstown?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Queenstown is 06 October 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Queenstown?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Queenstown is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Queenstown?Emirates, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Queenstown take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.
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.
Queenstown Airport is about 8 km east of the town centre, in Frankton. The trip is short but Frankton Road can slow down during ski season and peak summer.
No tolls apply on the drive into town. The town centre is compact and walkable once you arrive.
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