How to find cheap flights to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Queenstown Airport is R 13,078. A round-trip plane ticket to ZQN right now is R 18,514.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Queenstown, where Queenstown Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird discounts.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Queenstown by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you compare prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Queenstown Airport.
Best time to go to Queenstown
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Queenstown is usually May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ZQN.
Head to Queenstown in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ZQN, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Queenstown then.
With averages of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF), February is when Queenstown is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -2ºC (28ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF), July is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? February is the driest month in Queenstown, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is May. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): What you need to know
Fly to Queenstown without any stops. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Queenstown Airport:
Air New Zealand is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 82% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great choice when booking your ZQN plane ticket.
Once you arrive at ZQN, you'll be in the UTC+13 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to ZQN. Choose any of these hotels close to Queenstown Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kick off your Queenstown holiday sooner by booking a car hire in ZQN. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are well-known names to choose from here.
Flights taking off from Queenstown Airport reach their destination as scheduled 79% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Queenstown from Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ZQN is located about 8 kilometres from central Queenstown.
Once you've touched down from your flight to ZQN, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Queenstown is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Queenstown highlights
These top sights have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Queenstown:
Air Milford: A popular place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres east of the city centre in Kelvin Heights.
Southern Lakes: Take on this landmark next. About 0.16 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Queenstown experience.
How to get to Cromwell from Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The nearby city of Cromwell is about 56 kilometres from ZQN. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 45 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you decide to travel to Cromwell on public transport.
Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wanaka
Wanaka is located around 48 kilometres from Queenstown Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 25 minutes.
It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to Wanaka.
Explore more of New Zealand
In the mood to keep exploring? Dunedin is an essential stop in New Zealand. It's about 161 kilometres south-east of Queenstown and features Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay. The main airport for this city is Dunedin International Airport (DUD).
Another city in New Zealand that belongs on your itinerary is Invercargill. From Queenstown, it's roughly 161 kilometres south and offers highlights like Aurora Australis viewpoint and Southland Museum & Art Gallery. Stop by St. Mary's Basilica too.
Make room for one more stop with Ashburton. Roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Queenstown, CharRees Vineyard, Argyle Park and Ashburton Aviation Museum are reasons to go.
