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October 4 - November 2
CBR - Queenstown
$565
$509
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October 5 - November 2
CBR - Queenstown
$570
$509
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October 7 - November 2
CBR - Queenstown
$584
$509
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October 5 - October 23
CBR - Queenstown
$575
$509
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October 7 - October 12
CBR - Queenstown
$622
$509
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October 7 - October 18
CBR - Queenstown
$596
$509
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October 7 - October 23
CBR - Queenstown
$591
$509
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October 4 - October 16
CBR - Queenstown
$574
$509
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October 1 - October 16
CBR - Queenstown
$562
$509
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October 5 - October 12
CBR - Queenstown
$606
$509
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Insights for flights from Canberra to Queenstown
How much is a round trip from Canberra to Queenstown
Regular price: $491 - $921
Prices for flights from Canberra to Queenstown are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Queenstown is between $491 and $921. The current lowest deal is $509 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, for travel from October 4 to November 2.
now $509
Low $491
High $921
The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Queenstown
The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Queenstown is February, with a median price of $330. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $801. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
February
Flights from $330
October
Flights from $801
Direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown
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Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Queenstown
Fri, Jun 19
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$622
$608
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$537
$540
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$536
$540
One-way
Mon, Jun 29
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$488
$549
One-way
Mon, Jul 20
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$448
$549
One-way
Mon, Jul 20
CBR - Queenstown
Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$465
$549
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Queenstown
Oct 7 - Oct 12
$622 → $509
18%
Oct 7 - Oct 16
$609 → $509
16%
Oct 5 - Oct 12
$606 → $509
16%
Oct 7 - Oct 18
$596 → $509
15%
Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Queenstown
Canberra - Queenstown route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for flights from Canberra to Queenstown are above the typical level at $509.
📅 Best time to fly
February and December are historically cheapest
Historically, February ($330) and December ($332) offer the lowest median prices for this route.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 15h 35m
Flights from Canberra to Queenstown typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 15h 35m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are available from various airlines.
🏆 Airline highlight
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers connecting flights
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines has 69 connecting deals, making it a frequent option for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route
Historically, deals for flights from Canberra to Queenstown appear frequently, about 0.93 deals per day.
Canberra main airports to depart from
Canberra (CBR)
Canberra Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Queenstown, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$509
Queenstown main airports to arrive at
Queenstown (ZQN)
Queenstown Airport is ideal for direct access to Queenstown and the surrounding Otago region.
📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$509
Airports nearby Queenstown used as alternative
Dunedin (DUD)
Dunedin Airport can be a useful alternative, offering consistent domestic connections and reliable road access to Queenstown.
📍 ~170 km from Queenstown (approx. 3.5-hour drive)
💸 Flights from ~$493
Invercargill (IVC)
Invercargill Airport is a practical alternative with a similar driving distance and direct road links to Queenstown.
📍 ~150 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$682
Christchurch International (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport is a major hub offering an extensive route network and high reliability for flights.
📍 ~350 km from Queenstown (approx. 6-hour drive)
💸 Flights from ~$504
Timaru (TIU)
Timaru Airport can serve as an alternative, especially for travelers heading towards the Canterbury region.
📍 ~260 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$680
Hokitika (HKK)
Hokitika Airport is an alternative for those traveling via the West Coast, though road conditions can be challenging.
📍 ~300 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$657
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From CBR
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Oct 23
Queenstown, New Zealand
73% AI deal score
$2,458
$1,570
Save $888
From CBR
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Oct 23
Queenstown, New Zealand
73% AI deal score
$2,467
$1,570
Save $897
From CBR
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Dec 01
Queenstown, New Zealand
72% AI deal score
$2,332
$1,752
Save $580
From CBR
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Oct 14
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,459
$1,570
Save $889
From CBR
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Oct 14
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,418
$1,570
Save $848
From CBR
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Oct 09
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,419
$1,570
Save $849
From CBR
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Sep 30
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,404
$1,570
Save $834
From CBR
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Oct 04
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,389
$1,570
Save $819
From CBR
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Dec 03
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,337
$1,600
Save $737
From CBR
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Nov 30
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,240
$1,600
Save $640
From CBR
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Nov 21
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,301
$1,600
Save $701
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Jun 19
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,937
$1,969
Save $968
From CBR
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Jun 22
Queenstown, New Zealand
68% AI deal score
$2,900
$1,969
Save $931
From CBR
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Oct 04
Queenstown, New Zealand
66% AI deal score
$2,403
$1,828
Save $575
From CBR
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Nov 11
Queenstown, New Zealand
66% AI deal score
$2,311
$1,968
Save $343
From CBR
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Jun 23
Queenstown, New Zealand
50% AI deal score
$2,843
$2,762
Save $81
From CBR
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Oct 07
Queenstown, New Zealand
47% AI deal score
$2,395
$2,283
Save $112
From CBR
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Oct 09
Queenstown, New Zealand
45% AI deal score
$3,086