Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Queenstown from £785

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Queenstown from £785

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1 stop
Wed, Jul 15
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£785
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£858
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£871
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£890
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£958
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£963
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,604
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,610
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18 – Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,782
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,797
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,811
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 16
Johannesburg JNBQueenstown ZQN
£1,938
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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£785

Cheapest round-trip

£1,604

Average round-trip

£1,744

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle buses.

Queenstown is served by Queenstown Airport (ZQN), located just 8 km east of the city center. This compact South Island destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and private transfers. The scenic drive into town takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Given Queenstown's popularity as a tourist destination, transport options are well-established and readily available year-round.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

NZD 15–20 (~USD 9–12); varies by drop-off location

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-35 min

NZD 18–25 (~USD 11–15); door-to-door service

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

NZD 35–55 (~USD 21–33); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest option

10-20 min

NZD 25–45 (~USD 15–27); surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-15 min

NZD 50–120 (~USD 30–72) per day; varies by provider

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

10-20 min

NZD 80–150 (~USD 48–90); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or luxury travel

Notes:

  • Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Queenstown Airport is compact with all ground transport options located outside the terminal building.
  • During peak ski season (June to September) and summer holidays, allow extra time for potential traffic delays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Queenstown

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Queenstown
Average flights per week
294
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Queenstown

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Queenstown

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C8°C
February19°C8°C
March17°C6°C
April13°C4°C
May9°C2°C
June5°C0°C
July4°C-1°C
August6°C0°C
September8°C0°C
October11°C2°C
November15°C4°C
December17°C7°C
Hottest Month
19°C
February
Coldest month
-1°C
July
Sunny days
258
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
95%
5°C1°C
11 Jul
26%
4°C-8°C
Sunday
5 Jul
94%
3°C-1°C
12 Jul
3°C-8°C
Monday
6 Jul
80%
1°C-7°C
13 Jul
25%
4°C-8°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
41%
2°C-6°C
14 Jul
31%
4°C-6°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
83%
3°C-2°C
15 Jul
23%
6°C-3°C
Thursday
9 Jul
30%
3°C-3°C
16 Jul
26%
6°C-3°C
Friday
10 Jul
29%
2°C-5°C
17 Jul
83%
5°C-1°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Queenstown. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Air New Zealand, Fly Safair, Qantas, and Jetstar Airways. Johannesburg and Queenstown have 294 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and Auckland, London, Sydney, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Gold Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Bangkok, Manila, San Francisco, Denpasar, Phuket City, Canberra, Ko Samui.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Queenstown?
The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Queenstown?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Queenstown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, Fly Safair, Qantas, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Queenstown?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Queenstown?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Queenstown, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Queenstown?
There are a number of airports in and around Queenstown. The main one is Queenstown and other nearby airports include Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Queenstown depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Queenstown arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Queenstown depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Queenstown arrive?

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