Which airports can I use when flying from Queenstown to Manila?

Flights from Queenstown to Manila usually depart from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Queenstown to Manila?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Queenstown to Manila: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Queenstown to Manila pass through?

One-stop flights from Queenstown to Manila most commonly connect through: • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 84% of one-stop connections • Melbourne (MEL) – 14% of one-stop connections • Brisbane (BNE) – 3% of one-stop connections Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Queenstown to Manila?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Queenstown to Manila route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,623 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,879, a difference of $256. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Queenstown to Manila flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of $1,755. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Queenstown to Manila?

A direct flight from Queenstown to Manila takes 0h 00m, covering 13,153 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Queenstown to Manila?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Queenstown to Manila changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,419 to $5,178. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Queenstown to Manila looking right now?

One-way fares from Queenstown to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $954.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Queenstown to Manila?

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 21h 04m via Melbourne (MEL) and 21h 19m via Brisbane (BNE).

What is the time difference between Queenstown and Manila?

Manila is 5 hours behind Queenstown (Philippine Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Hertz • Avis • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Queenstown to Manila flight?

Return flights from Queenstown to Manila range from $1,524 to $2,430, with an average of $1,755 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,524 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Manila?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Manila and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Manila?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Manila at $1,399 return. •December ($2,613) and January ($1,687) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 86% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Queenstown to Manila the cheapest?

Flights from Queenstown to Manila are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown to Manila?

Qantas Airways ($1,484) and Singapore Airlines ($2,765) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Queenstown to Manila according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Queenstown to Manila?

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the most popular stopover for the Queenstown to Manila route. 84% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SYD.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Queenstown to Manila?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,741. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Queenstown to Manila, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) had the shortest average connection time for Queenstown to Manila stopovers at 650 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

09:10 - 00:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

08:00 - 08:25MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

43h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Christchurch

$1,419Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

07:00 - 22:40ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

19:45 - 21:05MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,442Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 00:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:50 - 08:25MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

40h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Christchurch

$1,477Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 17:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

15h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:20 - 21:05MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,484Qantas Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 17:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

15h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:20 - 21:05MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,489Qantas Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 00:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

19:45 - 21:05MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,510Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 20:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

19:20 - 14:35MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

14h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,692Qantas Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 11 Dec

07:00 - 20:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

19:20 - 14:35MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

14h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,694Qantas Airways

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14:05 - 11:25ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 20m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

14:05 - 14:15MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

19h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,765Singapore Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

15:45 - 12:50ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

14:05 - 19:00MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

23h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

$2,904Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

16:25 - 18:50ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

20:35 - 21:15MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

19h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,372Qantas Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

08:00 - 19:05ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

20:35 - 14:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

12h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,403Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

18:30 - 20:25ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

00:05 - 07:55MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 50m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$2,465Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

18:30 - 18:50ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

29h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Wellington Sydney Kingsford Smith

00:05 - 07:55MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 50m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$2,777Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

07:00 - 00:15ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

05:30 - 14:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 50m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Auckland Intl

$3,370Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

07:00 - 00:15ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

03:00 - 11:10MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 10m3 stops Ho Chi Minh City Brisbane Auckland Intl

$3,496Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

08:00 - 17:55ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

14h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

23:10 - 08:25MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

28h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

$3,600Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

08:00 - 17:55ZQN Queenstown Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

14h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

23:10 - 14:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

34h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Manila?: Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Manila and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Manila? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Queenstown to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Manila at $1,399 return.
•December ($2,613) and January ($1,687) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 86% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are prices from Queenstown to Manila the cheapest?: Flights from Queenstown to Manila are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Queenstown to Manila?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Queenstown to Manila:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Queenstown to Manila?
A direct flight from Queenstown to Manila takes 0h 00m, covering 13,153 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Queenstown to Manila?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Queenstown to Manila flight?
Return flights from Queenstown to Manila range from $1,524 to $2,430, with an average of $1,755 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,524 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Queenstown to Manila flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of $1,755. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Queenstown to Manila changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,419 to $5,178. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Queenstown to Manila looking right now?
One-way fares from Queenstown to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $954.
Which car hire options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Queenstown to Manila?
Flights from Queenstown to Manila usually depart from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Queenstown to Manila pass through?
One-stop flights from Queenstown to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 3% of one-stop connections

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Queenstown to Manila?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Queenstown to Manila route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,623 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,879, a difference of $256. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Queenstown to Manila?
Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 21h 04m via Melbourne (MEL) and 21h 19m via Brisbane (BNE).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Manila?
Manila is 5 hours behind Queenstown (Philippine Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,623 – about $256 less than Tuesday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Queenstown to Manila trip for October. Fares historically average $1,399 return in that month – typically $1,214 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.
- Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts

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