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$34 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wellington to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wellington to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$153
Overall average: $210
Jetstar
Fri 12/19Sun 12/21
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$34
Typical prices: $67-$130
Jetstar
Wed 3/11
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $153 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 30% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Wellington to Queenstown (WLG-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wellington to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown

Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Dec 21
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$153Jetstar
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 pmWLG-ZQN
15h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$203Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$226Jetstar
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
Air New Zealand Logo
7:00 am - 12:20 pmWLG-ZQN
5h 20m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:45 pm - 8:40 pmZQN-WLG
3h 55m1 stop
$241Air New Zealand
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 7:15 pmWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$264Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 7
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$272Jetstar
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Sun, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 7
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$293Jetstar
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Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 2
Air New Zealand Logo
5:50 pm - 7:15 pmWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 pm - 8:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$294Air New Zealand
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Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$304Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sun, Nov 30
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 amWLG-ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pmZQN-WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$306Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Queenstown flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Wellington to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Queenstown on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Wellington to Queenstown. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $210 and $210 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Wellington to Queenstown?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $73, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Queenstown, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$34
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington to Queenstown

When to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown was $34 for a one-way ticket and $153 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Wellington and Queenstown?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Wellington airport is called Wellington and the only airport in Queenstown is Queenstown Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Queenstown?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Wellington and Queenstown.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Queenstown?

    There are nonstop flights from Wellington to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wellington to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $261 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $183 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline. Booking your flights between Wellington and ZQN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Wellington to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $73 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Queenstown?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Wellington to Queenstown Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Wellington to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wellington to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 527 reviews
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

8.0 Excellentola, Nov 2025AKL - LAX
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Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

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