Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Wanaka?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Wanaka is June . The most expensive month for flights is February . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Wanaka?

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The best time to book flights to Wanaka is 81 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.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wanaka?

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Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Wanaka is June. The most expensive month for flights is February. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

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

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

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A return flight to Wanaka will typically cost around $132, however they can be found for as little as $76.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

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

Question 7

Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

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

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

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Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 km away from Queenstown Intl).

Question 9

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wanaka?

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

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

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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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

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The most flights from Auckland to Wanaka are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

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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.

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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).

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Wanaka?

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Deals for Wanaka flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Wanaka?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Wanaka for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights to Wanaka with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Wanaka, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Wanaka become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Wanaka and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

Return from	$161
One-way from	$79
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$246

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

What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

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Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

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