Australia and the Pacific · New Zealand
Cheap flights to Queenstown
Adventure capital on Lake Wakatipu, with skiing in winter and day trips to Milford Sound.
- Best weather
- Jan to Feb
- Warmest
- Jan, 22°C
- Airport
- ZQN
Best time to visit Queenstown
The best time to visit Queenstown for the weather is from January to February, when daytime highs average 22°C (72°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in May (about 10 rainy days) and the least in March.
The warmest month is January, with highs around 22°C (72°F); the coolest is July, at around 8°C (47°F) by day and -1°C (29°F) at night.
Queenstown weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 22°C 72°F | 10°C 50°F | 8 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| February Best | 22°C 71°F | 10°C 49°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| March | 19°C 66°F | 7°C 45°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| April | 15°C 59°F | 5°C 40°F | 7 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| May | 12°C 53°F | 2°C 36°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| June | 9°C 47°F | 0°C 31°F | 9 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| July | 8°C 47°F | -1°C 29°F | 8 rainy days | Cold and dry |
| August | 10°C 50°F | 0°C 32°F | 8 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| September | 13°C 55°F | 2°C 36°F | 8 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| October | 15°C 60°F | 4°C 40°F | 8 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| November | 18°C 64°F | 6°C 43°F | 8 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| December | 20°C 68°F | 9°C 47°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
Long-term averages from Queenstown Airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Queenstown
Farepop finds fares to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney 1,900 km · about 3 hours non-stop Melbourne 2,100 km · about 3 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Christchurch 350 km · about an hour non-stop Wellington 640 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Los Angeles 7,100 mi · about 15 hours non-stop San Francisco 7,100 mi · about 15 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,400 km · about 16 hours non-stop Calgary 13,000 km · about 17 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Edinburgh 11,600 mi · about 24 hours non-stop Newcastle 11,600 mi · about 24 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 17,000 km · about 22 hours non-stop Helsinki 17,100 km · about 22 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Queenstown
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Queenstown: questions
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
For the weather, from January to February, when daytime highs average around 22°C. These are long-term averages from Queenstown Airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Queenstown?
Queenstown has no distinct wet season. May is usually the wettest month, with about 10 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Queenstown?
Farepop finds fares to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
How can I find cheap flights to Queenstown?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Queenstown costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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