Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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Cheapest round-trip flights $84
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight $42
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Wellington is currently $42
Last-minute weekend getaway $376
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Wellington is currently $376
Cheapest business class flights $1,598
Qantas 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington is currently $1,598
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Queenstown to Wellington takes 1 hr 15 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 Wellington is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $85–175
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–445

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Wellington

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $107
    Typical price: $165–380
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    ZQN - WLG Every day
    878 weekly connecting flights
    ZQN - WLG Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $84
    Typical price: $165–440
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    ZQN - WLG Every Wed, Fri, Sun
    31 weekly connecting flights
    ZQN - WLG Every day
  • Qantas
    from $538
    Typical price: $810–1,350
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ZQN - WLG 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 Wellington

  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
  • Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 22 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $85 to $175.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $42.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $107, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $84, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $538, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington starts at $84 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $42 and departs on Wed, May 13.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Wellington.
Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Wellington.
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 Wellington 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 Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 13 nonstop flights and 878 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Wellington are:
  • Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Qantas offers 18 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Wellington.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $42.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $107, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $84, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $538, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Queenstown to Wellington.
  • There are 13 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Wellington at price $376 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Queenstown to Wellington.
  • There are 13 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Queenstown and Wellington start at $84 from Fri, May 8 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 Wellington, 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 Wellington start at $1,598 from Sat, Mar 21 to Mon, Mar 23 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Wellington start at $84 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Queenstown to Wellington, 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 Wellington starts at $376 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Wellington at price $376 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Wellington, 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.

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