Traveling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, making Queenstown 18 hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to ZQN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
At the moment, $818 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,490. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAH to ZQN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals to explore Queenstown and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Queenstown Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Queenstown in April.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH 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 always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. Around 354 kilometers east of Queenstown, a visit to Christchurch will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Around 177 kilometers south-east of Queenstown, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
