FlightsFrom Canberra

To Queenstown

Cheap Flights from Canberra to Queenstown

Browse current best options from Canberra. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Canberra

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Queenstown

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Canberra to Queenstown

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Canberra to Queenstown

October 4 - November 2

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$565

$509

Round trip

October 5 - November 2

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$570

$509

Round trip

October 7 - November 2

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$584

$509

Round trip

October 5 - October 23

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$575

$509

Round trip

October 7 - October 12

Cheapest
Best

CBR - Queenstown

$622

$509

Round trip

October 7 - October 18

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$596

$509

Round trip

October 7 - October 23

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$591

$509

Round trip

October 4 - October 16

Cheapest

CBR - Queenstown

$574

$509

Round trip

October 1 - October 16

Cheapest
Earliest

CBR - Queenstown

$562

$509

Round trip

October 5 - October 12

Cheapest
Best

CBR - Queenstown

$606

$509

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Queenstown and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Canberra to Queenstown

The journey from Canberra to Queenstown covers a distance of 1973 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight experience that balances travel time with the opportunity to reach more distant destinations.
For those seeking cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown, fares typically range from $437–$787, with a median of $642. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Queenstown? The most affordable times to travel are typically in February, with a median fare of $330. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $332, followed by March at a median of $411. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower fares on this route.
Most itineraries from Canberra to Queenstown connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should plan for at least one layover on your journey.
A typical journey from Canberra to Queenstown, including connections, takes approximately 15h 35m. This duration accounts for the necessary stopovers on connecting itineraries, which are common for this route.

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

Cheapest

Flights from $330

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $801

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown

Airline logo

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Airline logo

Emirates Airlines

Airline logo

Jetstar

Airline logo

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Queenstown

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$622

$608

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$537

$540

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$536

$540

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$488

$549

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$448

$549

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Queenstown

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Canberra (CBR) - Queenstown (ZQN)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$465

$549

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Queenstown

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

$622  →  $509

18%

9 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 16

$609  →  $509

16%

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$606  →  $509

16%

11 nights

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Queenstown

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Canberra to Queenstown.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Queenstown

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CBR

Elite

Oct 23

Queenstown, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$2,458

$1,570

Save $888

From CBR

Elite

Oct 23

Queenstown, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$2,467

$1,570

Save $897

From CBR

Elite

Dec 01

Queenstown, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$2,332

$1,752

Save $580

From CBR

Elite

Oct 14

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,459

$1,570

Save $889

From CBR

Elite

Oct 14

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,418

$1,570

Save $848

From CBR

Elite

Oct 09

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,419

$1,570

Save $849

From CBR

Elite

Sep 30

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,404

$1,570

Save $834

From CBR

Elite

Oct 04

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,389

$1,570

Save $819

From CBR

Elite

Dec 03

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,337

$1,600

Save $737

From CBR

Elite

Nov 30

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,240

$1,600

Save $640

From CBR

Elite

Nov 21

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,301

$1,600

Save $701

From CBR

Elite

Jun 19

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,937

$1,969

Save $968

From CBR

Elite

Jun 22

Queenstown, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$2,900

$1,969

Save $931

From CBR

Elite

Oct 04

Queenstown, New Zealand

66% AI deal score

$2,403

$1,828

Save $575

From CBR

Elite

Nov 11

Queenstown, New Zealand

66% AI deal score

$2,311

$1,968

Save $343

From CBR

Elite

Jun 23

Queenstown, New Zealand

50% AI deal score

$2,843

$2,762

Save $81

From CBR

Elite

Oct 07

Queenstown, New Zealand

47% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,283

Save $112

From CBR

Elite

Oct 09

Queenstown, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$3,086

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Queenstown

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and travel time.