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What to know about flights from London to Queenstown?

The distance between London and Queenstown is approximately 18,922.64km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July.

Cheapest one-way
£868
Emirates Emirates LON-ZQN 29h 20m · 2 stops Wed, Dec 2
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Cheapest return
£1,511
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways LON-ZQN 29h 25m · 2 stops Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20
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Emirates Emirates Cheapest · From £868 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
18,922.64km
Flight distance

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Queenstown flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Queenstown are China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, and British Airways, among 7 carriers on this route. Emirates offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
British Airways logo British Airways
Air China logo Air China
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Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Queenstown?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £906 (for example, LHR–ZQN on Wed, Nov 25). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Qantas Airways offers fares from £1,511, departing on Sat, Nov 14 and returning on Fri, Nov 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Queenstown on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Nov 25, with one-way fares from just £906.
    · Compare airlines. Qantas Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Queenstown.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Queenstown is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Queenstown on October 25, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at £1,046.
  • Flights to Queenstown can arrive at: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). The most common route connects London Gatwick Airport and Queenstown Airport (LGW–ZQN).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and London is 12h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Queenstown is £1,211. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Queenstown, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Queenstown. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Cheap flights from London to Queenstown

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Queenstown, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Queenstown for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious New Zealand cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Queenstown in just over 22 hours 50 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of New Zealand. With prices starting from just £609, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Queenstown and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Queenstown

Finding cheap flights from London to Queenstown is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Queenstown

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Queenstown, including British Airways, Air New Zealand

Flight time from London to Queenstown

Queenstown lies a distance of 11782 miles miles from London, with flights taking around 22 hours 50 mins.

Departure from a London Airport to Queenstown

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Queenstown You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Queenstown The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Queenstown The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.