Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Canberra to Queenstown?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the lowest average return price of $788.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Canberra to Queenstown?

Brisbane (BNE) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 55m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Canberra and Queenstown?

Melbourne (MEL) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Canberra to Queenstown?

Flights connecting via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 35m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$403 Cheap Flights from Canberra to Queenstown in 2026/27

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10:40 - 19:55CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

7h 15m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

12:10 - 11:40ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

25h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$766Multiple Airlines

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

10:40 - 19:55CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

7h 15m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

12:10 - 11:40ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

25h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$791Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

15:35 - 13:10CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

19h 35m1 stop Melbourne

14:05 - 23:05ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

11h 00m1 stop Melbourne

$842Virgin Australia

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

15:20 - 14:15CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

14:05 - 23:05ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

11h 00m1 stop Melbourne

$843Virgin Australia

Mon, 22 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb

19:05 - 14:15CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

17h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

14:05 - 23:05ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

11h 00m1 stop Melbourne

$843Virgin Australia

Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

12:25 - 10:05CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

19h 40m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

12:10 - 11:40ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

25h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$852Jetstar

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

17:35 - 14:15CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

18h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

15:05 - 20:05ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

7h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$869Virgin Australia

Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

06:05 - 19:55CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

11h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Coolangatta Gold Coast

12:10 - 18:15ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

8h 05m1 stop Melbourne

$913Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

10:05 - 09:50CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

21h 45m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

16:30 - 13:10ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

22h 40m2 stops Christchurch Melbourne

$1,046Air New Zealand

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

09:50 - 15:35CBR Canberra-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 45m1 stop Brisbane

19:40 - 16:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-CBR Canberra

22h 50m1 stop Brisbane

$1,185Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

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Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Queenstown

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Virgin Australia

24 Oct

CBR15:35Canberra

19h 35m

1 stop

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

30 Oct

ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

CBR23:05Canberra

$842

Virgin Australia

22 Feb

CBR15:20Canberra

20h 55m

1 stop

ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl

26 Feb

ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

CBR23:05Canberra

$843

Virgin Australia

22 Feb

CBR17:35Canberra

18h 40m

1 stop

ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl

25 Feb

ZQN15:05Queenstown Intl

7h 00m

1 stop

CBR20:05Canberra

$869

Air New Zealand flights from Canberra to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

2 Mar

CBR10:05Canberra

21h 45m

2 stops

ZQN09:50Queenstown Intl

17 Mar

ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

CBR13:10Canberra

$1,046

Air New Zealand

10 Nov

CBR06:00Canberra

13h 15m

2 stops

ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl

17 Nov

ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl

21h 10m

2 stops

CBR09:25Canberra

$1,097

Air New Zealand

24 Oct

CBR13:40Canberra

19h 50m

2 stops

ZQN11:30Queenstown Intl

30 Oct

ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl

23h 05m

2 stops

CBR13:10Canberra

$1,112

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CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 2/3

10:40-19:55

1 stop7h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/3

12:10-11:40

1 stop25h 30m

$766

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 10/12

10:40-19:55

1 stop7h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/12

12:10-11:40

1 stop25h 30m

$791

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 24/10

15:35-13:10

1 stop19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/10

14:05-23:05

1 stop11h 00m

$842

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 22/2

15:20-14:15

1 stop20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 26/2

14:05-23:05

1 stop11h 00m

$843

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 22/2

19:05-14:15

1 stop17h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/2

14:05-23:05

1 stop11h 00m

$843

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 2/3

12:25-10:05

2 stops19h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/3

12:10-11:40

1 stop25h 30m

$852

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 22/2

17:35-14:15

1 stop18h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/2

15:05-20:05

1 stop7h 00m

$869

Fastest return journey

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 10/12

06:05-19:55

2 stops11h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/12

12:10-18:15

1 stop8h 05m

$913

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 2/3

10:05-09:50

2 stops21h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/3

16:30-13:10

2 stops22h 40m

$1,046

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 7/11

09:50-15:35

1 stop27h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/11

19:40-16:30

1 stop22h 50m

$1,185

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Canberra averaging around $728.

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Best price found	$403
Fastest flight time	6h 10m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Queenstown from Canberra in the past 72 hours is $403. The best return flight deal from Canberra to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $766.

The fastest flight from Canberra to Queenstown takes 6h 10m

Direct flights go from Canberra to Queenstown on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Queenstown. From Canberra there are direct flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Canberra to Queenstown

How far is Canberra to Queenstown Intl by plane?
A flight from Canberra to Queenstown Intl will travel around 1971.8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Canberra Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Canberra to Queenstown?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Canberra to Queenstown is Virgin Australia, representing 90% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Qantas Airways at 10%.

Best airlines flying from Canberra to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $678	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 478 reviews		Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $995	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,102 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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