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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $473. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Queenstown.$461 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

Queenstown.$472 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 8, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Queenstown on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Queenstown.$472 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 12, returning Wed, May 26.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Wed, May 12, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Queenstown on Wed, May 26, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Queenstown.$473 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.

Queenstown.$476 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 18, returning Wed, Oct 28.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $476, select.

Queenstown.$476 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $476, select.

Queenstown.$486 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 28, returning Wed, May 12.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Wed, Apr 28, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Queenstown on Wed, May 12, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.

Queenstown.$486 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 13, returning Sun, Jan 24.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Sun, Jan 24, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.

Queenstown.$491 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 14, returning Wed, Jan 13.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $491, select.

Queenstown.$492 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 10, returning Mon, May 10.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Jan 10, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Mon, May 10, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.

Queenstown.$496 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 22, returning Sun, Feb 28.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Mon, Feb 22, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Queenstown on Sun, Feb 28, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.

Queenstown.$500 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 23, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Queenstown.$500 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 6, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Sat, Mar 6, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Queenstown.$501 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 6, returning Fri, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Queenstown on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Queenstown.$503 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 20, returning Tue, Feb 2.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.

Queenstown.$542 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 3, returning Mon, May 3.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Adelaide on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Queenstown on Mon, May 3, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.

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Adelaide to Queenstown: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Adelaide to Queenstown?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Adelaide to Queenstown is $456. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Queenstown?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Adelaide to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from $456.

How many flights are there a week from Adelaide to Queenstown?

There are no flights flying from Adelaide to Queenstown, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Queenstown is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Adelaide Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Queenstown?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Queenstown?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

The timezone in Queenstown is UTC+13, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ADL to ZQN flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ADL and ZQN:
- Sydney Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
- Brisbane Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport flight is $243. A round-trip fare is currently $456. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ADL to ZQN, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ADL to ZQN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is approximately 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

If you're coming in on a late Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZQN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and explore beyond Queenstown's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before traveling.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The quietest month for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Queenstown based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to ZQN in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

Queenstown is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometers east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in New Zealand, consider Dunedin, about 177 kilometers south-east of Queenstown. Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay are key reasons to visit.