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August 5 - September 4
NSN - Queenstown
$205
$246
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October 28 - November 4
NSN - Queenstown
$231
$247
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October 28 - November 11
NSN - Queenstown
$222
$247
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October 14 - November 4
NSN - Queenstown
$216
$247
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October 7 - November 4
NSN - Queenstown
$216
$247
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August 19 - September 11
NSN - Queenstown
$211
$247
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September 9 - September 11
NSN - Queenstown
$249
$247
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August 26 - September 11
NSN - Queenstown
$214
$247
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August 12 - September 4
NSN - Queenstown
$212
$247
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October 21 - November 4
NSN - Queenstown
$220
$247
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Insights for flights from Nelson to Queenstown
How much is a round trip from Nelson to Queenstown
Regular price: $169 - $387
Prices for flights from Nelson to Queenstown are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Nelson to Queenstown is between $169 and $387. The current lowest deal is $246 with Air New Zealand for travel from August 5 to September 4, 2026.
now $246
Low $169
High $387
The cheapest time to fly from Nelson to Queenstown
The cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Queenstown is January, with a median price of 118 USD. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of 335 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $118
March
Flights from $335
Direct flights from Nelson to Queenstown
Air New Zealand
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Nelson to Queenstown
Fri, Jul 17
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$197
$263
One-way
Wed, Jul 29
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$195
$263
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand
$245
$267
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$205
$246
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$240
$263
One-way
Sat, Aug 8
NSN - Queenstown
Nelson (NSN) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand
$246
$267
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nelson to Queenstown
Sep 9 - Sep 11
$249 → $247
1%
Sep 2 - Sep 4
$248 → $247
0%
Nov 4 - Nov 11
$235 → $247
5%
Sep 21 - Sep 22
$245 → $259
6%
Popular Airports to fly from Nelson to Queenstown
Nelson - Queenstown route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares for Nelson to Queenstown are near the typical level of $150.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Queenstown, with a median price of $118.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 4h 30m
The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Nelson to Queenstown is 4h 30m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route
Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.
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Air New Zealand offers connecting flights
Air New Zealand offers connecting flights on the Nelson to Queenstown route.
🎯 Booking tip
Good deals are frequent for this route
Good deals for flights from Nelson to Queenstown are frequent, appearing on average 0.73 times per day.
Nelson main airports to depart from
Nelson (NSN)
Nelson Airport is a good option for flights to Queenstown, offering competitive prices for your trip.
📍 ~5 km from Nelson (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$246
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 ~$219
Airports nearby Queenstown used as alternative
Dunedin (DUD)
Dunedin Airport offers consistent domestic connections and reliable road access as an alternative to Queenstown.
📍 ~190 km from Queenstown (approximately a 3.5-hour drive)
💸 Flights from ~$261
Invercargill (IVC)
Invercargill Airport provides a regional service with a direct road link, similar to Dunedin.
📍 ~150 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$265
Christchurch International (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport is a major hub with an extensive network, suitable for long-haul connections.
📍 ~350 km from Queenstown (approximately a 6-hour drive)
💸 Flights from ~$117
Timaru (TIU)
Timaru Airport is an option for travelers heading towards the Canterbury region, geographically closer than Christchurch.
📍 ~220 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$279
Hokitika (HKK)
Hokitika Airport is an alternative for those traveling via the West Coast, though with limited flights.
📍 ~290 km from Queenstown (reachable by car, involves mountain passes)
💸 Flights from ~$255
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From NSN
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Jul 21
Queenstown, New Zealand
34% AI deal score
$4,214
From NSN
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Oct 06
Queenstown, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$3,885
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Sep 25
Queenstown, New Zealand
30% AI deal score
$3,267
From NSN
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Jul 03
Queenstown, New Zealand
30% AI deal score
$3,729