Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $56
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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — ZQN
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Wellington to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 84 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 15 February 2025.
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 15 February 2025.
Fri 26/1208:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 31/1210:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$196
Fri 25/408:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/416:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$275
Fri 26/1213:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1208:55ZQN - WLG
1 stop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$296
Best flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 February 2025.
Sat 22/321:05WLG - ZQN
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Wed 26/310:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/2$222
Sat 22/309:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/310:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$285
Sat 12/413:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 18/416:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$440
Direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Queenstown based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 February 2025.
Fri 21/308:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 23/310:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$247
Fri 25/408:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/416:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$275
Thu 24/409:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/411:25ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$404
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown. Data last updated 15 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/213:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/211:25ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$942
Fri 21/208:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 23/210:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$646
Fri 21/208:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/216:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$716
Tue 18/309:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/310:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$282
Sat 22/321:05WLG - ZQN
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Wed 26/310:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/2$222
Mon 31/313:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/411:25ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$446
One-way flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 February 2025.
Sun 16/308:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$56
Sat 26/413:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$156
Mon 21/421:10WLG - ZQN
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$236
Find flights from Wellington to Queenstown within your budget
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 15 February 2025.
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Wellington
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Queenstown
Route
Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sat 22/3
21:05-12:10
1 stop15h 05m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 26/3
10:30-11:50
Nonstop1h 20m
$222
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Fri 25/4
08:25-09:50
Nonstop1h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 29/4
16:05-17:25
Nonstop1h 20m
$275
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Fri 25/4
09:00-12:20
1 stop3h 20m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 29/4
16:10-20:30
1 stop4h 20m
$347
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sun 16/3
08:25-09:50
Nonstop1h 25m
$56
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sat 26/4
13:55-15:20
Nonstop1h 25m
$156
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Mon 21/4
21:10-08:35
1 stop11h 25m
$236
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Deals found on 13/2
Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown
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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 7 February 2025.
Booking 84 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 $114). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 15 February 2025.
When flying from Wellington to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 February 2025.
The most flights from WLG to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
Rainfall in Queenstown by month
Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.
Temperature in Queenstown by month
Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).
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 15 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Wellington to Queenstown, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Related info for your journey
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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 5 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 1,003 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown round-trip?
Currently priced at $222, 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 $440. Jetstar is 23% 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: Etihad Airways (83%), Qantas Airways (81%), Jetstar( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?
The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Queenstown is $43. On average you can expect to pay $155. The most popular route, (Wellington - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $110.
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 $114). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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
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