How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from New York to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Queenstown (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 25h 12m on average. Another popular route from New York to Queenstown is flying from Newark to Queenstown, which will take roughly 27h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Queenstown Intl?

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Queenstown Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?

As of July 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:30 am - 3:35 pmJFK-ZQN

37h 05m2 stops

4:30 pm - 6:17 amZQN-JFK

31h 47m2 stops

$1,344Qantas Airways

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15

5:30 pm - 9:15 pmJFK-ZQN

34h 45m2 stops

7:00 am - 6:30 amZQN-JFK

40h 30m2 stops

$1,373Qantas Airways

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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 27

8:55 pm - 3:20 pmJFK-ZQN

25h 25m2 stops

4:05 pm - 6:00 pmZQN-JFK

42h 55m2 stops

$1,374Air New Zealand

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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 26

8:55 pm - 7:40 pmJFK-ZQN

29h 45m1 stop

4:05 pm - 6:00 pmZQN-JFK

42h 55m2 stops

$1,381Air New Zealand

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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 26

11:37 am - 9:50 amJFK-ZQN

29h 13m2 stops

3:05 pm - 5:31 amZQN-JFK

32h 26m2 stops

$1,518

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3

11:37 am - 9:50 amJFK-ZQN

29h 13m2 stops

3:05 pm - 5:31 amZQN-JFK

32h 26m2 stops

$1,526

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3

6:20 pm - 3:40 pmEWR-ZQN

28h 20m2 stops

3:35 pm - 8:27 amZQN-EWR

58h 52m3 stops

$1,947Air Canada

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3

8:15 am - 2:20 pmEWR-ZQN

38h 05m2 stops

6:05 pm - 11:21 pmZQN-EWR

45h 16m2 stops

$1,951Air Canada

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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23

4:40 pm - 2:30 pmEWR-ZQN

29h 50m2 stops

7:05 am - 10:16 pmZQN-EWR

31h 11m2 stops

$1,956American Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

7:20 pm - 10:10 amJFK-ZQN

22h 50m1 stop

7:05 am - 9:29 pmZQN-JFK

30h 24m2 stops

$1,995American Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

Qantas Airways flights from New York to Queenstown

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New York to Queenstown flight tickets

Qantas Airways

Nov 1

JFK9:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ZQN3:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Nov 15

ZQN4:30 pmQueenstown Intl

31h 47m

2 stops

JFK6:17 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,344

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Qantas Airways

Oct 14

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

ZQN9:15 pmQueenstown Intl

Oct 27

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

JFK6:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,373

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Qantas Airways

Sep 17

JFK9:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 45m

2 stops

ZQN9:15 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 24

ZQN7:05 amQueenstown Intl

40h 23m

2 stops

JFK7:28 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,393

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American Airlines flights from New York to Queenstown

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American Airlines

Sep 17

EWR4:40 pmNewark

29h 50m

2 stops

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 24

ZQN7:05 amQueenstown Intl

31h 11m

2 stops

EWR10:16 pmNewark

$1,956

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American Airlines

Sep 17

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

ZQN10:10 amQueenstown Intl

Sep 24

ZQN7:05 amQueenstown Intl

30h 24m

2 stops

JFK9:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,995

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American Airlines

Sep 17

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

ZQN10:10 amQueenstown Intl

Sep 24

ZQN7:05 amQueenstown Intl

30h 24m

2 stops

JFK9:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,996

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New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

9:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/15

4:30 pm-6:17 am

2 stops31h 47m

$1,344

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

5:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,373

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

8:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/26

4:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,374

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

8:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/26

4:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,381

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

11:37 am-9:50 am

2 stops29h 13m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-5:31 am

2 stops32h 26m

$1,518

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

11:37 am-9:50 am

2 stops29h 13m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-5:31 am

2 stops32h 26m

$1,526

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 10/22

6:20 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

3:35 pm-8:27 am

3 stops58h 52m

$1,947

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 9/17

8:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/23

6:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops45h 16m

$1,951

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 9/17

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/24

7:05 am-10:16 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,956

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

7:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/24

7:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,995

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from New York is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $693, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in November, then you should wait until May to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,707.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Queenstown is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Queenstown on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,792. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,829. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Queenstown flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Queenstown in the morning for as low as $693. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,254 per ticket.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Queenstown flight.

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Cheap New York to Queenstown (NYC to ZQN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$784
Fastest flight time	21h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Queenstown from New York in the past 72 hours is $784. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,344.

The fastest flight from New York to Queenstown takes 21h 45m

There are no direct flights from New York to Queenstown. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport, Newark Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

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How far is New York to Queenstown Intl by plane?
New York and Queenstown Intl are 9325.2 mi apart from one another. 21h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?
As of July 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Queenstown?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from New York to Queenstown is Air New Zealand (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from New York to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 501 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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