Cheap Flights to Queenstown Lakes District

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Cheapest Flights to Queenstown Lakes District

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Mon, 8 June - Sat, 13 June
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$168 Return, just found
NZ$168
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 8 June from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Sat, 13 June, priced at NZ$168 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 25 May
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$178 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$178
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at NZ$178 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$188 Return, found 2 hours ago
NZ$188
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at NZ$188 found 2 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May
CHC
Christchurch
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$198 Return, found 22 hours ago
NZ$198
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Christchurch to Queenstown, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at NZ$198 found 22 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May
CHC
Christchurch
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$205 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$205
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Christchurch to Queenstown, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at NZ$205 found 1 hour ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, 19 Apr - Fri, 1 May
CHC
Christchurch
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$208 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$208
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Christchurch to Queenstown, returning Fri, 1 May, priced at NZ$208 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
WLG
Wellington
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$208 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$208
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Wellington to Queenstown, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at NZ$208 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 1 Sept
MEL
Melbourne
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$650 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$650
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 27 Aug from Melbourne to Queenstown, returning Tue, 1 Sept, priced at NZ$650 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$688 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$688
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Melbourne to Queenstown, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at NZ$688 found 3 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$688 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$688
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Melbourne to Queenstown, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at NZ$688 found 3 hours ago

Trending flights to Queenstown Lakes District

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Mon, 8 June - Sat, 13 June
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
NZ$168 Return, just found
NZ$168
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 8 June from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Sat, 13 June, priced at NZ$168 just found

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Queenstown Lakes District that have flexible change policies?
We understand that travel schedules can change in a flash, so locking in a flexible airfare with Expedia makes sense. Tick the "No change fee" box underneath the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your low-priced, flexible flight to Queenstown Lakes District is only a few clicks away.
How can I find cheap tickets to Queenstown Lakes District?
Book ahead of time, travel on a cheaper day, avoid holiday periods — you're not short of ways! One more is to use Expedia's "flexible dates" feature. Find a Queenstown Lakes District flight, then check out the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to Queenstown Lakes District was NZ$168.
How much is a flight to Queenstown Lakes District?
The price of a round-trip journey to Queenstown Lakes District in the last seven days fluctuated between NZ$168 and NZ$688. If you were travelling one way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have gotten a cheap seat from just NZ$84.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Queenstown Lakes District?
If you'd rather spend your hard-earned holiday money enjoying the best of Queenstown Lakes District rather than on your flight there, jet off early in the week. The most affordable day to travel is normally Tuesday, with Monday close behind. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the most expensive airfares.
How much is a plane ticket to Queenstown Lakes District?
In the last seven days, tickets to Queenstown Lakes District varied between NZ$168 and NZ$688. Prices generally depend on the departure time, cabin class, airline and when you make your booking.
What are the best things to do in Queenstown Lakes District?

  • With so many wonderful things to see and do in Mount Aspiring National Park, it's not surprising that most tourists kick off their Queenstown Lakes District escape in this lively city. Spend your first few days touring top attractions like Fastness Peak before travelling to some of this location's lesser-known sights.
  • When working out what type of clothing to take on your trip, keep in mind that Mount Aspiring National Park has an oceanic climate. To give you a clearer idea of what to expect while you're there, check out the weather conditions before you depart.
  • When you'd like to get out and experience more of the region, pick up the keys to one of our affordable car rentals and make tracks to Dunedin. It's about 225 kilometres to the southeast of Mount Aspiring National Park and also has notable tourist attractions, including Pineapple Track.

What is the best time to go to Queenstown Lakes District?
May, June and August is when most tourists visit Devils Staircase, one of Queenstown Lakes District's biggest cities. Like most places in the Southern Hemisphere, summer in Devils Staircase starts December 1. Temperatures normally range from 7ºC to a high of 18ºC at this time of year.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Queenstown Lakes District?
Grab your ticket in February to enjoy inexpensive flights to Queenstown Lakes District. The festive month of December is normally the most expensive time to purchase an airfare.

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Queenstown Lakes District Flights

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Once you have your cheap tickets to Queenstown Lakes District in hand, holiday planning can move forward full steam ahead. Unleash the potential of your holiday with a car rental, which makes it possible to explore Queenstown Lakes District without relying on public transportation or trekking far and wide on foot.

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Queenstown Lakes District Flights

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Roundtrip price
from NZ$168
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