Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Auckland (ZQN - AKL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Auckland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$101	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland is currently $101
Cheapest one-way flight	$51	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Auckland is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway	$487	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Auckland is currently $487
Cheapest business class flights	$1,962	Qantas 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland is currently $1,962

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Queenstown to Auckland takes 1 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Auckland is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–180
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–510

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $165–390

60 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - AKL Every day

700 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - AKL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $101

Typical price: $140–375

21 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - AKL Every day

15 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - AKL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Qantas

from $529

Typical price: $760–1,300

41 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - AKL Every day

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 27 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 17 min 96 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 4 hr 13 min 135 mi

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $100 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $131, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $101, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $529, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland starts at $101 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, May 13.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Auckland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Queenstown to Auckland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Queenstown to Auckland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 60 nonstop flights and 700 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Auckland are:

Jetstar offers 21 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Qantas offers 41 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Auckland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $131, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $101, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Auckland is $529, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Queenstown to Auckland.

There are 60 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Auckland at price $487 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Queenstown to Auckland.

There are 60 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Queenstown and Auckland start at $101 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Queenstown to Auckland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Auckland start at $1,962 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Auckland start at $101 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Queenstown to Auckland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Queenstown and Auckland starts at $487 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Auckland at price $487 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Auckland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.