$119 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to South Pacific

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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to South Pacific

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$235
Sydney
Sydneydirect$494
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$741
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$579
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$171
Nadi
Nadi1 stop$877
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$318
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$482
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,099
Rarotonga
Rarotonga1 stop$945
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$852
New Plymouth
New Plymouth1 stop$894
Papeete
Papeete1 stop$1,494
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$235
Sydney
Sydneydirect$494
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$741
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$579
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$171
Nadi
Nadi1 stop$877
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$318
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$482
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,099
Rarotonga
Rarotonga1 stop$945
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$852
New Plymouth
New Plymouth1 stop$894
Papeete
Papeete1 stop$1,494

Book Cheap Queenstown to South Pacific Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to South Pacific that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to South Pacific

Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
08:50 - 10:00
ZQN
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CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:05 - 08:20
CHC
-
ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$171Air New Zealand
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
08:50 - 10:00
ZQN
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CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:05 - 08:20
CHC
-
ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$174Air New Zealand
Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 5 Aug
Jetstar Logo
13:00 - 14:50
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 16:50
AKL
-
ZQN
1h 50mdirect
$235Jetstar
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:50 - 10:00
ZQN
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CHC
1h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 10:35
CHC
-
ZQN
3h 50m
1 stop
$244Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Jetstar Logo
12:50 - 14:40
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:15 - 10:05
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
$249Jetstar
Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 14:00
ZQN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 16:50
CHC
-
ZQN
8h 20m
1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 22:50
ZQN
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BNE
7h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:55 - 16:45
BNE
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ZQN
7h 50m
1 stop
$771Virgin Australia
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 22:50
ZQN
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BNE
7h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:05 - 16:35
BNE
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ZQN
3h 30mdirect
$772Virgin Australia
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:25 - 22:50
ZQN
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AVV
9h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 21:15
AVV
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ZQN
22h 20m
1 stop
$842Qantas Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
17:45 - 22:50
ZQN
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AVV
7h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:15
AVV
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ZQN
13h 15m
1 stop
$918Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to South Pacific flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to South Pacific to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Queenstown to South Pacific flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to South Pacific from Queenstown found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $145 return. The most popular route is from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $660.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to South Pacific?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $535, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to South Pacific?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to South Pacific, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to South Pacific is October, when tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $333 and $327 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to South Pacific?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to South Pacific clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to South Pacific on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Queenstown, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to South Pacific?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to South Pacific, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Queenstown to South Pacific, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

Flights from Queenstown to South Pacific: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Queenstown to South Pacific 
WillFlew with Jetstar
ZQN
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SYD
Dec 2025
I wouldn't fly Jetstar. Virgin Atlantic flies between Queenstown and Sydney, chose them! Queenstown international is limited to a few gates and only goes to AUS. Auckland and Christchurch give more options.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
ZQN
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SYD
Jun 2025
Double check if you are on a connecting flight that your bag is going through. The duty free in sydney airport is great!
BrianFlew with Air Canada
ZQN
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AKL
Dec 2024
You’ll likely board the plane with stairs via the tarmac using front and rear doors

FAQs - booking South Pacific flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to South Pacific?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to South Pacific.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to South Pacific?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Queenstown to South Pacific is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to South Pacific?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Queenstown to South Pacific with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to South Pacific?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Queenstown to South Pacific up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $337 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $478.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Pacific

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Queenstown to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $266 one-way - $324 round-trip; Sydney $318 one-way - $1,292 round-trip; Wellington $239 one-way - $170 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to South Pacific

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to South Pacific? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 577 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentPriyanka, Jan 2026
AKL - SFO
Read more Air New Zealand reviews

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

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