Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Flight FAQs

From Auckland to Queenstown

What days are direct flights available from Auckland to Queenstown?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 14,525 times in the past calendar month.

How long does the flight from Auckland to Queenstown take?

Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 2 hours, flying a distance of about 640 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Auckland to Queenstown on average per day?

Per day, 92 flights depart from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 64% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 7% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Auckland or Queenstown?

When travelling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Auckland is typically less than Queenstown. We can gather that this will continue over the next 7 days.

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.