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Flights from Queenstown to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Vancouver. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 17h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 59m
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Queenstown to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey17h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Vancouver

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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ZQN Auckland (AKL) YVR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air New Zealand
One airline, one ticket ~17h 59m
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) YVR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air Canada, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~20h 34m
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ZQN Brisbane (BNE) YVR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air Canada
Same alliance ~20h 19m
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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
12,384 km7,690 miles
Journey time
17h 59mestimate
Time difference
-21hVancouver vs Queenstown
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
ZQN → YVR

Flights from Queenstown to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane. 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 Queenstown to Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,384 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Vancouver?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 21 hours behind Queenstown.

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