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NZ1281 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ1281 from Auckland to Queenstown (AKL-ZQN): Flight NZ1281 has safely landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) 6:11 PM (local time), about 19m early.
Sat, Oct 31
Sat, Nov 14
AKL-ZQN

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Canceled
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Auckland(AKL)
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Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 31
Auckland Intl. Airport
Queenstown(ZQN)
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Scheduled: 18:30, Oct 31
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
Auckland(AKL)
4:38 PM
Scheduled: 16:35, Nov 14
Auckland Intl. Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Queenstown(ZQN)
6:11 PM
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 14
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
29
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Auckland

NZ550
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Christchurch (CHC) Auckland (AKL)
Scheduled: 3:45 PM
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10m early
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NZ1281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ1281 flight from Auckland to Queenstown on 11/14/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 1m. The aircraft has 171 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
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Punctuality (Arrival)
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Early on average
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Age
4y, 1m
Seats
171
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ1281

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Auckland (AKL) Queenstown (ZQN) 32Q -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 14 Auckland (AKL) Queenstown (ZQN) A21N 4:38 PM 6:11 PM Arrived

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz1281?

    Flight nz1281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 6:11 PM (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight nz1281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 6:11 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz1281 is scheduled to depart at 4:35 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:38 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight nz1281 is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:11 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 14, 2026.
  • For flight nz1281, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 29. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight nz1281 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 55 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight nz1281 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz1281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 14, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz1281 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 4:38 PM; actual arrival 6:11 PM.
  • Flight nz1281 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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