Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown from $86

AKL — ZQN
28 Sep — 5 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Wed 14/1015:00 -
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Thu 22/1017:30 -
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Deal found 24/8$173
Sat 12/915:00 -
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Thu 17/910:50 -
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Deal found 26/8$175
Fri 9/1008:15 -
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Thu 15/1010:50 -
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Deal found 27/8$177
Wed 16/915:00 -
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Sat 19/909:45 -
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Deal found 28/8$178
Tue 8/908:15 -
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Tue 22/910:50 -
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Deal found 25/8$180
Tue 27/1011:00 -
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Tue 10/1113:30 -
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Deal found 27/8$182
Mon 12/1015:00 -
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Tue 13/1017:30 -
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Deal found 28/8$184
Wed 7/1010:30 -
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Tue 13/1017:30 -
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Deal found 28/8$185
Tue 6/1008:15 -
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Wed 14/1017:30 -
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Deal found 27/8$187
Tue 15/915:00 -
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Thu 17/910:50 -
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Deal found 27/8$189
Wed 16/915:00 -
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Mon 28/910:50 -
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Deal found 25/8$190
Wed 28/1014:25 -
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Tue 3/1113:30 -
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Deal found 26/8$192

Find flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Round-trip from

$173

One-way from

$86

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$234

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10-22/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.

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AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$178

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

14:25-16:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/11

16:55-18:45

Nonstop1h 50m

$189

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/10

16:55-18:45

Nonstop1h 50m

$189

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/10

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/10

16:55-18:45

Nonstop1h 50m

$200

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/10

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$200

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/10

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/10

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$200

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 4/12

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$219

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 20/10

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$221

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/9

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/9

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$221

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/11

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$231

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Queenstown

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Queenstown is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of $194). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Queenstown is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between $184 and $328 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $173 on Jetstar (14 Oct–22 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Auckland to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Auckland to Queenstown flights?

    Passengers taking a flight from Auckland to Queenstown are going to board their flight in Auckland Airport. This is a major international airport and the busiest found in New Zealand. The airport is a hub for Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar Airways. The airport can handle 45 flights an hour using a single runway. Travellers who have reached Queenstown will get off the plane at Queenstown Airport. This airport is about eight kilometres from the Queenstown city centre. It has two runways and a single terminal with nine gates. In 2018, this airport has 2.25 million passengers.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There are many direct flights to Queenstown from Auckland that make the trip quick and easy for passengers. Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer flights at all times of the day. These direct flights are short with an average length of time in the air at 1h 53m. While it is common for direct flights to more expensive than flights with stopovers, this isn’t the case for these flights. In most cases, travelers save both money and time choosing these airlines for nonstop flights going into Queenstown.

  • What are the stopover options between Auckland to Queenstown?

    Both Jetstar and Air New Zealand also offer flights that have stopovers before reaching the Queenstown AIrport destination. The stopover location is often Wellington (WLG), although there are some exceptions. Some flights have additional stops in airports like Christchurch (CHC) or Tauranga (TRG). The best flight time for a flight with a stopover is 2h 38m while the cheapest flights have travelers in the air for 8h 08m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There is no need for a visa or a passport to go from Auckland to Queenstown. All you need to have with you is a form of photo identification to board the plane.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    To fly from Auckland to Queenstown, you need to book a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN). Nonstop flights to Queenstown Intl from Auckland Intl take 1h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 25 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Departing from Auckland to Queenstown will take you 1h 50m. The distance from Auckland to Queenstown is about 1024 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($137), and Jetstar ($149) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Queenstown one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $100 and Air New Zealand from $102 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Queenstown are American Airlines (92%), ANA (90%) and Singapore Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to Queenstown is $77. On average you can expect to pay $182. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of $194). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There are two airlines that serve the route to Queenstown to Auckland. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar who provide several flights each day of the week. Both airlines have strongly committed to a number of economic and environmental goals in order to make the planet safer for future generations. Air New Zealand want to focus on leading and advocating on decarbonisation and have a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. They are also strongly committed to their contributions to conservation and science in New Zealand and that the biodiversity in the country stays protected. They do this through their partnership with the Department of Conservation and also encourage their partnerships and stakeholders to follow similar practises. Jetstar are also encouraging sustainable travel through their Fly Carbon Neutral Program that lets passengers contribute a small amount in order to offset the carbon emissions released during the flight. Jetstar also have a partnership with World Vision that supports humanitarian relief and community-based projects across Asia and Australia.

  • How to fly more sustainably from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There are a few things each passenger can do to make sure their journey to Queenstown from Auckland is more sustainable and eco-friendly. Although the flights available between these destinations are usually a little cheaper when they have a layover, it’s best to book a direct flight between the North and South part of New Zealand in order to have a more sustainable journey. It’s also helpful if you bring your own containers for drinks so you can help the airports and also the airline use less plastic.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$137Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$149Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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