Travelling from Launceston Airport (LST) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown is two hours ahead of Launceston and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LST to ZQN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LST and ZQN include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
At the moment, $446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $873. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LST to ZQN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LST to ZQN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
Of the departures from Launceston Airport, 68.35% land on time at their destination.
Launceston Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Launceston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LST:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're getting in on a late Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ZQN:
Grab a Queenstown Airport rental car and discover Queenstown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
Before locking in your flight from Launceston Airport to Queenstown Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with the temperature ranging from 6ºC to 18ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LST to ZQN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Queenstown. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.