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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from £786.
The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown is usually June.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and New Zealand. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Queenstown is £786. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Queenstown Airport is Monday, 10 June 2024.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying to Queenstown

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Cheapest flight found£786
Cheapest month to flyJune
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Discover Queenstown

Spectacularly beautiful and renowned for its adventure activities, Queenstown is a year round destination sure to impress adrenaline addicts. Skiing in the Southern Alps, water sports on Lake Wakitipu, and exploring the peaceful wilderness of Glenorchy are just half the story. There’s something for everyone in Queenstown. Culture vultures will love Queenstown’s burgeoning arts scene, foodies will adore the excellent restaurants and nearby vineyards, while party animals will enjoy the vibrant nightlife. 

Airports in Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is one of New Zealand’s busiest, especially during the winter season. It’s the busiest helicopter base in the country, with sightseeing flights to Mount Cook and Milford Sound. When you fly to Queenstown, try to nab a window seat. With the snow capped Southern Alps on all four sides, the approach is absolutely breathtaking.

Airlines that fly to Queenstown

Air New Zealand, Glenorchy Air, Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Mount Cook Airline fly to Queenstown from a range of airports in Australia and New Zealand. There are no direct flights from the UK, but you can fly indirect with Emirates, Qantas, Etihad Airways, and a few other regional airlines. 

Getting into Queenstown

Connectabus Queenstown connects the airport with the town’s major hotels, motels and shopping area. Tickets cost $8 (about £3.95)* each way. Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, and you should expect to pay $20-25 for the trip (roughly £9.90-12.40)*. Alternatively you can hire a car from Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Ace Rental Cars, Smart Cars, Jucy, Go Rentals, and Wai Hire Cars. 

*Prices subject to change

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