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$78 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown (AKL-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Jetstar Logo
10:20 - 12:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:45 - 12:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$162Jetstar
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Sun, 12 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:00 - 14:50ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$164Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:00 - 14:50ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$167Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 12:20AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 12:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$170Jetstar
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Sun, 26 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 16:50AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:45 - 12:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$172Jetstar
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 12:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$174Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
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14:40 - 16:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
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17:30 - 19:20ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 08:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
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18:20 - 20:10ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$212Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 08:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:25 - 22:15ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$236Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 08:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 20:10ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$238Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Queenstown flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Queenstown on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Auckland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $374 and $357 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Queenstown?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $242, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Queenstown

When to book flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Queenstown

  • What’s the easiest way to get to the city from Queenstown Airport?

    Hop on a public bus and you can arrive in the city centre in roughly 25 minutes. Orbus operates buses that leave from directly outside the terminal and depart every 15 minutes until midnight. Look for the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, it will take you all the way to Camp St in the centre. The price for a one-way adult ticket is NZ$ 10 approx. and can be purchased from the bus driver.

  • Where are the car rental agencies located at Queenstown Airport?

    All car rental companies have their offices located next to the baggage claim section of the terminal. There is a range of major rental agencies to choose from, such as Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Budget.

  • Is Queenstown Airport wheelchair accessible?

    The airport is adequately designed to allow ease of access for those in a wheelchair. There are automatic doors throughout the terminal, and there are specified spaces for mobility parking in both the express 20-minute pick-up zone and 60-minute parking bay.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown was $46 for a one-way ticket and $96 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $335 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $239 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $95 or less one-way and $174 or less round-trip.
  • Try to snare a window seat when flying between Auckland (AKL) and Queenstown (ZQN), as the flight path crosses over the Southern Alps and you should be treated to an impressive aerial view of the snow-capped mountains.
  • Jetstar does not provide a complimentary meal when flying from Auckland to Queenstown in economy class, but there is a café menu available to purchase from. Jetstar only accepts credit card as a payment option onboard for the café menu.
  • Air New Zealand also does not offer a meal included in the price of the flight, however they do provide complimentary tea, coffee and water. Packaged snack foods such as sandwiches, potato chips and chocolate are available for purchase through the inflight entertainment system.
  • Queenstown Airport is located approximately 8 km from the central business district of the city and also serves surrounding towns such as Glenorchy and Wanaka.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl

Monday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, EVA Air, +10 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air China, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air China, +11 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3314 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

2.0 MediocreDuncan, Jul 2025DXB - RUH
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

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