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19 Sep — 26 Sep1
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Flights to Wanaka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Wanaka

Wed 9/910:30 -
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Wed 23/910:50 -
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Deal found 20/8$175
Sun 6/915:00 -
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Fri 18/910:50 -
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Deal found 15/8$176
Wed 14/1015:00 -
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Wed 28/1013:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$178
Wed 21/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Thu 29/1013:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 20/8$180
Tue 20/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 3/1113:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 16/8$181
Mon 19/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 29/1016:55 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 20/8$183
Wed 2/915:00 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Wed 16/917:30 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 16/8$185
Sat 10/1008:15 -
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Sat 17/1010:50 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 16/8$186
Thu 29/1008:15 -
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Sat 7/1116:55 -
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Deal found 19/8$188
Wed 9/910:30 -
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Wed 16/917:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$190
Mon 14/908:15 -
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Thu 24/913:00 -
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Deal found 17/8$191
Fri 16/1015:00 -
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Tue 20/1017:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$193

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Return from

$176

One-way from

$88

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$237
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/9-18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Auckland to Wanaka
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AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

10:30-12:20

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 17/9

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$178

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 24/10

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$180

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/12

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$197

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

08:15-10:10

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$198

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/10

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/10

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$198

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/10

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$198

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/11

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$198

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/9

09:20-11:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 26/9

09:45-11:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$208

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$208

AucklandQueenstown

AKL Auckland Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/11

13:30-15:20

Nonstop1h 50m

$219

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wanaka

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Wanaka takes 1 hour 50 minutes. Flights to Wanaka from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

The most flights from Auckland to Wanaka are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Wanaka are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $80
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $141

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Wanaka are Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

Rainfall in Wanaka by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wanaka ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Wanaka when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Wanaka by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wanaka, 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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wanaka?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wanaka should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka

Read through reviews of airlines serving New Zealand, such as 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
568 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

FAQs about flying to Wanaka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wanaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wanaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wanaka.

  • How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

    A return flight to Wanaka will typically cost around $196, however they can be found for as little as $78.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luxury villa & carpark, retreat close to everything is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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