Question 1

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Queenstown depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Queenstown on KAYAK are from Los Angeles, which takes 16h 40m, San Francisco, which takes 21h 15m, New York, which takes 22h 05m, and Miami, which takes 24h 50m.

Question 2

How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Queenstown city centre from Queenstown Intl Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

Accepted Answer

When flying to Queenstown, you'll arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). The airport is also known as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the best way to reach downtown Queenstown from the airport?

Accepted Answer

You can take either a bus or taxi to reach downtown Queenstown. The Orbus runs from the airport to central Queenstown every 15min, and with a Bee Card, the trip only costs $2 ($10 without). The trip will take about 20min, and buses run from 6 am to midnight. Taxis are also available at Queenstown Airport; they will be faster but also more expensive.

Question 5

Are there lounges available in Queenstown Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are two lounges in Queenstown Airport, though only one has a “pay-in” option. The Manaia Lounge offers a business center, dining area, and TVs; it is available for many different club members but can also be accessed for $55 per adult passenger. The Air New Zealand Lounge is available only for Koru members and Star Alliance Gold members.

Question 6

Are there on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are no on-site hotels, and since the airport closes between 10:30 pm and 5:00 am, you will need to find a hotel off-site. Luckily, many nearby hotels offer shuttles to the airport. The Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and the Ramada Suites are both half a mile from the airport and can be booked through KAYAK.

Question 7

What are the car rental options at Queenstown Airport?

Accepted Answer

Queenstown Airport has eight rental car companies with service desks located in the terminal building: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, SIXT, Enterprise, Ezi Car Rental, and Hertz. If you plan on renting a car, remember that in New Zealand, you drive on the left side of the road.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,208. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $2,208 on average.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Queenstown is November, where tickets cost $1,866 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $2,777 and $2,772 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $2,064.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

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 to Queenstown. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 to Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 15

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 19 direct flights from within United States to Queenstown every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 07:00 the most common departure time and 64% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 16

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 128 direct flights from within United States to Queenstown. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each day?

There are around 19 direct flights from within United States to Queenstown every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 07:00 the most common departure time and 64% of flights departing in the morning.

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FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

What is the best way to reach downtown Queenstown from the airport?

Are there lounges available in Queenstown Airport?

Are there on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport?

What are the car rental options at Queenstown Airport?

Queenstown Airport has eight rental car companies with service desks located in the terminal building: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, SIXT, Enterprise, Ezi Car Rental, and Hertz. If you plan on renting a car, remember that in New Zealand, you drive on the left side of the road.

How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Queenstown city centre from Queenstown Intl Airport.

What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

When flying to Queenstown, you'll arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). The airport is also known as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,208. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $2,208 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Queenstown?

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 to Queenstown.

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

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Queenstown?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown 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 to Queenstown?

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 to Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each week?

Each week there are around 128 direct flights from within United States to Queenstown. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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