Find flight deals from Gisborne to Queenstown for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from AU$163 or round trip flights from AU$396.

Displayed flight fares from Gisborne to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Gisborne to Queenstown

The distance between Gisborne and Queenstown is approximately 1,039.87 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in August. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$163
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAU$396
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance1,039.87 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Gisborne to Queenstown?

The cheapest time for Gisborne to Queenstown flights: Feb 8 to Feb 15 — one way flight prices from AU$138.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Gisborne to Queenstown, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Gisborne to Queenstown (GIS-ZQN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$163 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GIS to ZQN on Wed, Jan 28), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$396 departing on Thu, Feb 5 and returning on Mon, Feb 9.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gisborne 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Gisborne to Queenstown, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just AU$163.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Queenstown travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Gisborne to Queenstown is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gisborne to Queenstown on December 22, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$396.
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Gisborne is 0h.
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