Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
The timezone in Queenstown is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of Toronto.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YYZ to ZQN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight is R 13,860. A round-trip fare is currently R 32,627. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YYZ to ZQN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near YYZ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Explore without limits with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and chase adventure across Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Queenstown. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Queenstown in April.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to ZQN in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Queenstown, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to tick off its top sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.