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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$96
Typical prices: $111-$220
Jetstar
Sun 8/2Wed 8/5
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$46
Typical prices: $58-$141
Jetstar
Wed 9/23
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $96 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
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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

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 5
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$96Jetstar
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 5
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$97Jetstar
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 5
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$98Jetstar
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$99Jetstar
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
Jetstar Logo
9:15 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$102Jetstar
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
Jetstar Logo
9:15 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$107Jetstar
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 7
Jetstar Logo
9:15 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$110Jetstar
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Air New Zealand Logo
9:25 am - 10:50 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:05 pm - 5:25 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$112Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:40 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 15mnonstop
$113Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Jul 28
Air New Zealand Logo
9:15 am - 10:40 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:05 pm - 5:25 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$120Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown departing in August.

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 Monday, 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 Sundays 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 $192 and $177 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 $142, 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown was $46 for a one-way ticket and $96 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 $365 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 $139 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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 $62 or less one-way.

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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 649 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
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Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
ZQN - AKL
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Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

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

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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