Flights from New York to Queenstown
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Auckland
- 22h 45m
- two tickets, via Auckland
- $913
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 9,326 mi (15,008 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
22h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $913
Via Sydney
Australia
29h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,020
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From New York to cities closest to Queenstown
New York to Auckland
Auckland: 646 mi (1,040 km) from Queenstown, flight 17h 50m
from $665
New York to Sydney
Sydney: 1,207 mi (1,943 km) from Queenstown, flight 23h
from $587
New York to Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona: 4,993 mi (8,035 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 6m
from $349
New York to Honolulu
Honolulu: 5,042 mi (8,115 km) from Queenstown, flight 11h 15m
from $165
New York to Kauai Island
Kauai Island: 5,046 mi (8,121 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 32m
from $604
New York to Kahului
Kahului: 5,054 mi (8,134 km) from Queenstown, flight 11h 26m
from $280
To Queenstown from cities closest to New York
Auckland to Queenstown
Auckland: 8,820 mi (14,194 km) from New York, flight 1h 55m
from $53
Wellington to Queenstown
Wellington: 8,950 mi (14,403 km) from New York, flight 1h 25m
from $37
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch: 9,110 mi (14,661 km) from New York, flight 1h 15m
from $92
Brisbane to Queenstown
Brisbane: 9,632 mi (15,501 km) from New York, flight 3h 30m
from $298
Sydney to Queenstown
Sydney: 9,935 mi (15,989 km) from New York, flight 3h
from $197
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne: 10,360 mi (16,672 km) from New York, flight 3h 10m
from $200
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Queenstown?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Queenstown?
Via Auckland: 17h 50m to the connection, 1h 55m after it, about 22h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New York to Queenstown with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $913. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New York and Queenstown?
Auckland (22h 45m total) and Sydney (29h total).
How far is Queenstown from New York?
9,326 mi (15,008 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.