Cheap Flights to Queenstown

With a small town appearance and a big city atmosphere, Queenstown mingles relaxation with excitement. This lovely city offers a little something for everyone in terms of entertainment. For the adventurous traveller, there is skydiving, bungee jumping and skiing. City-dwellers, on the other hand, will be pleased to find that there are plenty of chic cafes, bars and restaurants. Because of the myriad of activities available tourists flock to this city, which means that finding cheap flights to Queenstown is a simple task.

Best time to travel to Queenstown

Peak Season:

Queenstown is most popular in Summer and Winter. In Summer, visitors take advantage of the warm, sunny weather and get involved in a wide range of outdoor adventure activities. In Winter, snowboarders and skiiers flock to Queenstown to enjoy fresh snow at New Zealand's premier ski fields.

Shoulder Season:

Shoulder season in Queenstown falls from September to November. Most tourists are taking this time to plan their trip during the peak season, leaving the city open to exploration. Because of the temperate weather, this is a great time to explore one of the wineries, take a gondola ride or simply browse one of the unique markets.

Off Season:

Off season begins in March and lasts through May. For those who prefer to hang out in the city in relative solitude, this is a great time to visit, as not only are the crowds thinner, but flights are often significantly cheaper.

Queenstown Airport and transfer information

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Distance: 12km to the city centre

One of the quickest and most economical methods of ground transport from this airport is the Connectabus service, which takes about 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city. There are other buses available, as well as a Super Shuttle services; however, prices and arrival times can vary with each company. Alternatively, you can also take a taxi or limousine, or simply rent a car.

Online resources for your travel to Queenstown

The Destination Queenstown website provides details on accommodations and attractions, shopping and dining, plus upcoming events and conferences in the area. The Queenstown Airport's official website offers information on flights and ground transportation, in-airport facilities and travel guides.

Top Flight Routes from Queenstown

• Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN to SYD)
• Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN to MEL)
• Queenstown to Brisbane (ZQN to BNE)

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