Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
To find out whether you need a visa to enter New Zealand, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YVR to ZQN.
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZQN:
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 33 minutes.
After a handy hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
More about Queenstown
As soon as you've locked in your flights from YVR to ZQN, you'll want to find a place to stay in Queenstown. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Shotover River, Shotover Jet and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road are highlights which should be on any good Queenstown itinerary.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 21 minutes to get there using public transport.
Complete your Queenstown trip with hotels and a car rental
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How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport is RM3,316. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM6,732. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YVR to ZQN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport.
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When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Queenstown in April.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 6ºC then.