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

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 11:50 am
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 8:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Queenstown to Wellington:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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

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.

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.

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

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 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Queenstown to Wellington flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $90 to $296. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Queenstown to Wellington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 35m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Queenstown to Wellington. 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Queenstown and Wellington. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Cricket Museum, New Zealand Film Archive and St Paul's Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Queenstown to Wellington flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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