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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Queenstown from $1,186

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Queenstown departing on 6/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 11:25 am
DSM
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ZQN
36h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:15 pm - 2:20 pm
ZQN
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DSM
41h 05m
2 stops
$2,077Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 4:35 pm
DSM
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ZQN
41h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:15 pm - 2:20 pm
ZQN
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DSM
41h 05m
2 stops
$2,126Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 9:50 am
DSM
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ZQN
34h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 10:35 pm
ZQN
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DSM
24h 30m
2 stops
$2,189Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 9:50 am
DSM
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ZQN
34h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 10:35 pm
ZQN
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DSM
24h 30m
2 stops
$2,243Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 9:50 am
DSM
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ZQN
34h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:05 pm - 10:35 pm
ZQN
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DSM
26h 30m
2 stops
$2,284Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 2:30 pm
DSM
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ZQN
31h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:22 am
ZQN
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DSM
33h 57m
3 stops
$2,307Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 2:30 pm
DSM
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ZQN
26h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:33 pm
ZQN
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DSM
28h 33m
2 stops
$2,353Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 2:20 pm
DSM
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ZQN
39h 00m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 10:35 pm
ZQN
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DSM
24h 30m
2 stops
$2,373Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 11:25 am
DSM
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ZQN
36h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:25 pm - 10:35 pm
ZQN
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DSM
43h 10m
2 stops
$2,387Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 2:30 pm
DSM
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ZQN
26h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:12 am
ZQN
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DSM
33h 47m
3 stops
$2,411Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

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Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Des Moines to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jun 25
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
36h 05m
2 stops
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
Jul 13
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
$2,077
Air New Zealand
Jun 25
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
41h 15m
2 stops
ZQN4:35 pmQueenstown Intl
Jul 13
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
$2,126
Air New Zealand
Jun 1
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
34h 30m
2 stops
ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl
Jun 8
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
24h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
$2,189

Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Queenstown

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Des Moines to Queenstown flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Jun 4
DSM7:02 pmDes Moines
26h 28m
2 stops
ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl
Jun 11
ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl
41h 38m
2 stops
DSM4:03 pmDes Moines
$2,420
Qantas Airways
Jun 1
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
30h 47m
3 stops
ZQN4:35 pmQueenstown Intl
Jun 8
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
26h 03m
2 stops
DSM4:03 pmDes Moines
$2,528
Qantas Airways
Jun 1
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
31h 02m
3 stops
ZQN4:50 pmQueenstown Intl
Jun 8
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
26h 03m
2 stops
DSM4:03 pmDes Moines
$2,532

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Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

6:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$2,077

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

6:20 am-4:35 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$2,126

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/8

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,189

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/8

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,243

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/8

1:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$2,284

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

1:50 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops31h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

3:25 pm-8:22 am

3 stops33h 57m

$2,307
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

6:47 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

7:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$2,353

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

6:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/8

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,373

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

6:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$2,387

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

6:47 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/8

3:25 pm-8:12 am

3 stops33h 47m

$2,411

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Fastest flight time

27h 27m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Queenstown takes 27h 27m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Queenstown

  • How far is Des Moines to Queenstown Intl by plane?

    There are 8473.1 mi between Des Moines and Queenstown Intl. Flights usually cover this in 27h 27m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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