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Flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Airlines operating flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown, including Air New Zealand, and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Wellington to Queenstown over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 88 and round-trip tickets from NZD 176.

Displayed flight fares from Wellington to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Wellington to Queenstown

The distance between Wellington and Queenstown is 640 km. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on average to fly from Wellington to Queenstown. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 88
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 176
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance640 km
Average flight time1 hour 25 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Queenstown route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Wellington to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Wellington to Queenstown in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Queenstown is May, with an average price of NZD 154. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching NZD 330.

NZD 330
NZD 242
NZD 154
NZD 66
    Cheapest
  • NZD 330
    Jun
  • NZD 229
    Jul
  • NZD 184
    Aug
  • NZD 248
    Sep
  • NZD 163
    Oct
  • NZD 189
    Nov
  • NZD 223
    Dec
  • NZD 194
    Jan
  • NZD 296
    Feb
  • NZD 183
    Mar
  • NZD 209
    Apr
  • NZD 154
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Wellington to Queenstown on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Queenstown is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 344
NZD 246
NZD 147
NZD 49
    Cheapest
  • NZD 277
    Mon
  • NZD 249
    Tue
  • NZD 147
    Wed
  • NZD 311
    Thu
  • NZD 198
    Fri
  • NZD 344
    Sat
  • NZD 166
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Wellington to Queenstown during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Wellington to Queenstown are available on Jun 17, starting from NZD 99.

NZD 353
NZD 226
NZD 99
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    Cheapest
  • NZD 218
    15
    Jun
  • NZD 192
    16
  • NZD 99
    17
  • NZD 353
    18
  • NZD 139
    19
  • NZD 190
    20
  • NZD 99
    21

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown (WLG-ZQN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to ZQN on Sun, Jun 21), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 176 departing on Wed, Aug 5 and returning on Fri, Aug 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Wellington to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Wellington to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ605 (09:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Queenstown, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 21, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 88.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Queenstown travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Queenstown on June 17, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 72.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Wellington International Airport to Queenstown Airport (WLG-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Wellington is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Which airlines operate the most flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Wellington to Queenstown on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Wellington to Queenstown is Etihad Airways/Air New Zealand, operating 12 flights per week.

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4
8
12
Etihad Airways
12
Etihad Airways
Air New Zealand
12
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
11
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
4
Jetstar Airways

How many flights fly from Wellington to Queenstown each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Wellington to Queenstown on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Wellington to Queenstown are most frequent on Friday/Sunday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

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24
12
1
Highest
14
Mon
12
Tue
20
Wed
20
Thu
35
Fri
15
Sat
35
Sun