Find cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $191 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Auckland to Queenstown was found, on average, 87 days before departure.
• Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is May.
• Morning departure is around 17% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
• 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.

• 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.

• How long does a flight from Auckland to Queenstown take?

  Direct flights take on average 1h 50m to travel the 1025 km between Auckland and Queenstown.

• How many flights are there between Auckland and Queenstown?

  There are 110 direct flights per day travelling from Auckland to Queenstown, for an average of 771 flights per week.

• Which airlines fly most frequently between Auckland and Queenstown?

  Etihad Airways connects Auckland to Queenstown up to 20 flights per day, followed by Air New Zealand (18 flights per day), and EVA Air (15 flights per day).

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

  For Auckland to Queenstown, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Queenstown back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Queenstown?

  The earliest flight leaves Auckland at 07:00 and lands in Queenstown at 08:55.

• What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Queenstown?

  The last flight leaves Auckland at 19:25 and lands in Queenstown at 21:20.

• Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Queenstown?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between Auckland and Queenstown: American Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

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

  The Airbus A321 (sharklets) 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 $326 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $226 and an overall rating of 6.1.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Auckland to Queenstown due to COVID-19?

  Air New Zealand, EVA Air and Etihad Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Auckland to Queenstown. Confirm policies on booking site.

• 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.

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