Cheap flights from London to Queenstown

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Queenstown and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,142
China Southern, Air New Zealand 2 stops 35 hr Sun, May 10 — Sat, May 23
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Queenstown is currently $1,142
Cheapest one-way flight $735
China Southern, Air New Zealand 2 stops 37 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Queenstown is currently $735
Last-minute weekend getaway $2,044
Emirates, Qantas 2 stops 36 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Queenstown is currently $2,044
Cheapest business class flights $4,902
China Southern, Air New Zealand 2 stops 38 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Queenstown is currently $4,902
Fastest flight 26 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from London to Queenstown takes 26 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Queenstown is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $1,450–1,950
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $2,150–2,600

Popular airlines from London to Queenstown

  • Qantas
    from $1,700
    Typical price: $1,850–3,350
    23 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - ZQN Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
    Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
  • Invercargill Airport (IVC)
    Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 27 min 97 mi
  • Dunedin Airport (DUD)
    Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 17 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from London to Queenstown are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $1,450 to $1,950.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern, Air New Zealand from $1,142. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern, Air New Zealand from $735.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Queenstown is $1,700, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Queenstown starts at $1,142 from Sun, May 10 to Sat, May 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $735 and departs on Wed, May 6.
26 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from London to Queenstown.
Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Queenstown.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Queenstown really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Queenstown.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 23 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Queenstown.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern, Air New Zealand from $1,142. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern, Air New Zealand from $735.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Queenstown is $1,700, flying from May 10 to May 25.
No airline flies direct from London to Queenstown.
  • There are 23 Qantas connecting flights from London to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Queenstown at price $2,044 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
No airline flies direct from London to Queenstown.
  • There are 23 Qantas connecting flights from London to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from London to Queenstown.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Queenstown, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Queenstown start at $4,902 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with China Southern, Air New Zealand.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Queenstown start at $1,142 from Sun, May 10 to Sat, May 23.
To book business class trips from London to Queenstown, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Queenstown starts at $2,044 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Emirates, Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Queenstown at price $2,044 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Queenstown, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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