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

Hamilton to Queenstown: Alternative routes

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

Hamilton to Queenstown: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found248 €
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Hamilton to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Hamilton to Queenstown is 248 €. 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 Hamilton to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from 248 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Hamilton to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from Hamilton to Queenstown is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hamilton Airport to Queenstown Airport on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Hamilton 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, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Travelling from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • Hamilton and Queenstown share the same timezone, UTC+13.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your HLZ to ZQN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport. Wellington International Airport is a popular stopover on the HLZ to ZQN route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • 81 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start at 248 €. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from HLZ to ZQN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HLZ to ZQN.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

  • 72.87% of flights that take off from Hamilton International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Hamilton to Hamilton International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HLZ:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.

  • From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Queenstown in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HLZ to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Queenstown has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.

  • Dunedin is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No journey is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.

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