Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to Queenstown (WLG - ZQN)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$113	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown is currently $113
Cheapest one-way flight	$51	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Queenstown is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway	$245	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Queenstown is currently $245
Cheapest business class flights	$2,377	Jetstar, Qantas 2 stops 21 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown is currently $2,377

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Queenstown takes 1 hr 20 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 Wellington to Queenstown is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–310
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $285–485

Popular airlines from Wellington to Queenstown

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $129

Typical price: $155–410

14 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - ZQN Every day

757 weekly connecting flights

WLG - ZQN Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $113

Typical price: $160–450

3 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - ZQN Every Wed, Fri, Sun

18 weekly connecting flights

WLG - ZQN Every day
Qantas

from $760

Typical price: $800–1,350

42 weekly connecting flights

WLG - ZQN Every day

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 23 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $120 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $113. 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 Wellington to Queenstown is $129, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Queenstown is $113, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Queenstown is $760, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown starts at $113 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Wellington to Queenstown.

Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Wellington to Queenstown.
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 Wellington to Queenstown 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 Wellington to Queenstown.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 14 nonstop flights and 757 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown are:

Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
Qantas offers 42 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $113. 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 Wellington to Queenstown is $129, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Queenstown is $113, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Queenstown is $760, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.

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

There are 14 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown 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 Wellington and Queenstown at price $245 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 14 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown 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 Wellington to Queenstown on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Queenstown start at $113 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wellington to Queenstown, 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 Wellington and Queenstown start at $2,377 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2 with Jetstar, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Wellington and Queenstown start at $113 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Wellington to Queenstown, 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 Wellington and Queenstown starts at $245 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Queenstown at price $245 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown, 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.