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$39 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 1/25. 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
$106
Overall average: $165
Jetstar
Wed 2/25Fri 2/27
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$39
Typical prices: $65-$125
Jetstar
Sun 1/25
WLG - ZQN • Non-stop
When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 29% price drop
January
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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

Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$106Jetstar
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$116Jetstar
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
Jetstar Logo
7:40 am - 4:50 pm
WLG
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ZQN
9h 10m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$167Jetstar
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Jetstar Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:15 am - 12:35 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$239Jetstar
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Air New Zealand Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 pm
WLG
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ZQN
3h 45m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 pm - 8:35 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$292Air New Zealand
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 4:50 pm
WLG
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ZQN
9h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 5:05 pm
ZQN
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WLG
4h 00m1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:05 pm
ZQN
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WLG
4h 20m1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 am
WLG
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ZQN
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:25 pm
ZQN
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WLG
1h 20mnonstop
$325Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 am - 2:20 pm
WLG
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ZQN
3h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:45 pm - 9:05 pm
ZQN
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WLG
4h 20m1 stop
$376Air New Zealand
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 1:30 pm
WLG
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ZQN
3h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
4:45 pm - 7:15 pm
ZQN
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WLG
2h 30m1 stop
$406Air 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.

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 $207 and $196 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $365 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$39
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase 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 $39 for a one-way ticket and $106 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 $290 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 $200 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 $224 or less one-way and $188 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 562 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
BHE - WLG
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The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

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

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

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.

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