Which airlines fly to Queenstown?

There may be other airlines that fly to Queenstown from United States, but the most popular among our users are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Air Canada. These airlines should offer flights to Queenstown on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United States.

Air New Zealand Flights to Queenstown

There are 34 Air New Zealand flights to Queenstown in a normal week. The most common departure point is Auckland Intl and the best Air New Zealand ticket price seen on momondo is $976 (last 72 hours, from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, to Queenstown). Air New Zealand has a score of 8.0 from 505 user reviews on momondo.

Qantas Airways Flights to Queenstown

Qantas Airways flight deals to Queenstown start from $1,078 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Over any normal week, Qantas Airways flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Auckland Intl is the most popular Qantas Airways departure point to Queenstown so generally has the most availability. Qantas Airways is scored a 7.5/10 in 907 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from United States to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Queenstown Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 35m on average. Another popular route from United States to Queenstown is flying from Miami to Queenstown Intl, which will take roughly 25h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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3:15 pm - 2:05 pmPDX-ZQN

25h 50m2 stops

8:40 am - 9:15 amZQN-PDX

21h 35m2 stops

$955Multiple Airlines

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jue., dic. 11 - vie., dic. 26

9:50 am - 4:35 pmPDX-ZQN

33h 45m2 stops

12:30 pm - 9:15 amZQN-PDX

41h 45m2 stops

$958Air Canada

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lun., dic. 8 - jue., dic. 25

8:50 pm - 10:05 amLAX-ZQN

40h 15m2 stops

5:30 pm - 7:25 amZQN-LAX

34h 55m2 stops

$1,005Qantas Airways

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mié., nov. 19 - lun., dic. 1

10:45 pm - 1:30 pmSFO-ZQN

17h 45m1 stop

10:25 am - 7:05 amZQN-SFO

17h 40m2 stops

$1,104Air New Zealand

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jue., dic. 4 - jue., dic. 11

7:50 pm - 11:25 amSFO-ZQN

18h 35m1 stop

10:35 am - 7:05 amZQN-SFO

17h 30m1 stop

$1,110Air New Zealand

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jue., dic. 4 - jue., dic. 11

5:50 pm - 2:35 pmSLC-ZQN

24h 45m2 stops

7:00 am - 6:27 pmZQN-SLC

31h 27m2 stops

$1,123Qantas Airways

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lun., ene. 26 - lun., feb. 2

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmPDX-ZQN

28h 00m2 stops

10:25 am - 10:46 pmZQN-PDX

33h 21m2 stops

$1,257United Airlines

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mié., dic. 10 - vie., dic. 26

7:43 pm - 1:30 pmPDX-ZQN

20h 47m2 stops

10:25 am - 2:46 pmZQN-PDX

25h 21m2 stops

$1,271United Airlines

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lun., dic. 8 - vie., dic. 26

7:38 am - 4:50 pmPDX-ZQN

36h 12m2 stops

10:45 am - 5:11 pmZQN-PDX

27h 26m2 stops

$2,659American Airlines

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mar., dic. 9 - mar., dic. 23

2:18 pm - 4:50 pmPDX-ZQN

29h 32m2 stops

10:45 am - 5:11 pmZQN-PDX

27h 26m2 stops

$2,680American Airlines

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mar., dic. 9 - lun., dic. 29

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PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

jue. 12/11

3:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 12/26

8:40 am-9:15 am

2 stops21h 35m

$955

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

lun. 12/8

9:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 12/25

12:30 pm-9:15 am

2 stops41h 45m

$958

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

mié. 11/19

8:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops40h 15m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 12/1

5:30 pm-7:25 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,005

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

jue. 12/4

10:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 12/11

10:25 am-7:05 am

2 stops17h 40m

$1,104

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

jue. 12/4

7:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 12/11

10:35 am-7:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,110

Salt Lake CityQueenstown

SLC - ZQN

SLCZQN

Salt Lake City

lun. 1/26

5:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/2

7:00 am-6:27 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$1,123

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

mié. 12/10

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 12/26

10:25 am-10:46 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$1,257

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

lun. 12/8

7:43 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 12/26

10:25 am-2:46 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,271

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

mar. 12/9

7:38 am-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 12m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 12/23

10:45 am-5:11 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$2,659

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

mar. 12/9

2:18 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 32m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 12/29

10:45 am-5:11 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$2,680

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

The cheapest day to depart from United States 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 United States 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.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	May	17% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Queenstown costs on average just $1,068 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	December	31% more expensive	It costs about $1,685 for flights to Queenstown from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	March	450% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Queenstown from Los Angeles in March than any other month

Cheap Queenstown flight deals and tips

Summary info about Queenstown flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$515
Best Round-Trip Price	$955
Fastest flight time	12h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Queenstown from United States in the last 72 hours is $515 (Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Queenstown Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Queenstown from United States in the last 72 hours is $955 (Portland to Queenstown Intl).

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The fastest flight to Queenstown from United States takes 12h 55m (Honolulu to Queenstown Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Queenstown, with a 15% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from United States is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,418, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in August, then you should wait until November to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,443.

Is there an alternative airport near Queenstown?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Queenstown is possible. If you are planning a flight to Queenstown, consider booking flights to Dunedin Airport (97 mi from Queenstown city center) or Invercargill Airport (97 mi from Queenstown city center).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Queenstown?

With an average price of $195 per person, Dunedin Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Queenstown. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Queenstown?

Users booking trips to Queenstown from Wellington found flights 63% cheaper than the average price of flights to Queenstown. To find the cheapest price to Queenstown from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

Prices for flights to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights to Queenstown Intl Airport is 8 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Queenstown Intl Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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