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Flights from Manila to Queenstown
There are no direct flights from Manila to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 12h 43m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 43m
Manila to Queenstown at a glance
Fastest journey12h 43mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane
Best ways to fly from Manila 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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MNL Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue21:00 MNL07:48 SYD2h 12m connection10:00 SYD14:43 ZQNQantas
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MNL Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon00:15 MNL09:45 BNE2h 15m connection12:00 BNE18:13 ZQNPhilippine Airlines + Air New Zealand
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MNL Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Sat21:15 MNL07:53 MEL4h 07m connection12:00 MEL16:55 ZQNPhilippine Airlines + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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
- 8,189 km5,085 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5hQueenstown vs Manila
- Currency in Queenstown
- NZD
- Airports
- MNL → ZQN
Flights from Manila to Queenstown: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Manila to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. 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 Manila to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). Cebu Pacific flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Queenstown?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Manila and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 5 hours ahead of Manila.





