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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Canberra to Queenstown? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Queenstown.Rs76,914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,914, select.
Queenstown.Rs76,983 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,983, select.
Queenstown.Rs77,026 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs77,026, select.
Queenstown.Rs77,046 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs77,046, select.
Queenstown.Rs77,306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs77,306, select.
Queenstown.Rs100,028 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs100,028, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Queenstown

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Canberra to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Canberra to Queenstown: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Canberra to Queenstown below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Queenstown.

Queenstown

6km from central Queenstown
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Wanaka

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Canberra to Queenstown: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs76,914
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Canberra to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Canberra to Queenstown is Rs122,912. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Canberra to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs122,912.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Canberra to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Queenstown is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Canberra Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • Queenstown is two hours ahead of Canberra and is in the UTC+13 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CBR to ZQN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CBR and ZQN:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • Currently, Rs76,914 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs122,912. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from CBR to ZQN, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CBR to ZQN.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • When it comes to Canberra Airport's on-time performance, 72.61% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Canberra Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CBR:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.

  • Queenstown Airport to central Queenstown has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Queenstown in April.

  • The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Book your flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CBR to ZQN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 6ºC on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • You've seen Queenstown, now it's time to discover more of New Zealand. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to tick off its top sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.

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