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2 airlines operate flights between Queenstown and Wellington. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Queenstown to Wellington usually depart from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Queenstown to Wellington.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Queenstown to Wellington route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $138 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $283, a difference of $145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Queenstown to Wellington route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Queenstown to Wellington flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Film Archive and New Zealand Cricket Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Queenstown to Wellington takes 1h 20m, covering 398 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Queenstown to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 12:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 8:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of $167. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Mode
· EZI
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Queenstown to Wellington range from $117 to $250, with an average of $167 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.