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Flights from Canberra to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 5h 09m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 09m
CBRZQNSYD

Canberra to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey5h 09mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Canberra to Queenstown

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CBR Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Fri13:00 CBR14:04 MEL1h 11m connection15:15 MEL20:09 ZQNJetstar Airways
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 09m
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CBR Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue07:00 CBR07:53 SYD2h 07m connection10:00 SYD14:43 ZQNVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Qantas
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,980 km1,230 miles
Journey time
5h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hQueenstown vs Canberra
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
CBR → ZQN

Flights from Canberra to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,980 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Canberra and Queenstown?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 2 hours ahead of Canberra.

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