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Queenstown.R 15,188 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,188, select.
Queenstown.R 15,342 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,342, select.
Queenstown.R 21,648 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 21,648, select.
Queenstown.R 25,501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 25,501, select.
Queenstown.R 27,397 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 27,397, select.
Queenstown.R 33,817 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 33,817, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in September.
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New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Queenstown.

New York to Queenstown: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 15,188
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown is R 23,521. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 23,521.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Queenstown is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Queenstown Airport on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • Queenstown is 17 hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+13 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your JFK to ZQN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between JFK and ZQN.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • At the moment, R 15,188 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 23,521. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to ZQN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JFK to ZQN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • The street address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.

  • Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Queenstown in April.

  • The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Queenstown has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key reasons to visit.

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