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Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — ZQN
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$128

One-way from

$74

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Wellington to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Wellington to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Sun 22/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 27/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/1$128
Wed 1/709:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 8/711:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1$138
Sun 22/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 25/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1$152
Mon 15/609:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/616:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$159
Mon 15/609:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 30/611:25
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$169
Wed 4/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 11/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/1$208
Sun 22/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/310:25
ZQN
-
WLG
1 stop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$246
Fri 17/409:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 19/411:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/1$249

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Queenstown

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 22/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/3

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$128

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 1/7

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/7

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$138

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 15/6

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/6

11:25-12:45

Nonstop1h 20m

$169

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 4/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$208

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 22/3

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

16:50-20:50

1 stop4h 00m

$246

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 15/6

06:30-09:40

1 stop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 21/6

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$256

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 1/2

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/2

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$278

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 13/4

07:00-09:40

1 stop2h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/4

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$299

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 15/4

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$86

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 1/2

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$90

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of $112). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 WLG to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Queenstown as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 20 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Queenstown, such as Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
510 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you wish to fly to Queenstown from Wellington, then you need to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown Intl. There are 4 flights from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) per day to choose from. Flights to Queenstown from Wellington are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Queenstown flight route?

    Flights from Wellington to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 1,121 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington to Queenstown in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Wellington and Queenstown is about 641 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $108, Jetstar will fly you from Wellington to Queenstown and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $151. Jetstar is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Queenstown from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (92%), Air New Zealand (88%), Qantas Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Queenstown is $78. On average you can expect to pay $224. The most popular route, (Wellington - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $128.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to Queenstown?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of $112). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$108Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$151Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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