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Cheapest return fare
$158
Typical prices: $175-$453
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WLG - ZQN • Direct
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$66
Typical prices: $99-$235
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Sun 22/11
WLG - ZQN • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Queenstown

 
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Recent return flight deals to Queenstown

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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11:15 - 12:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 15mdirect
$158Jetstar
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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11:15 - 12:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 15mdirect
$160Jetstar
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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09:15 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 20mdirect
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11:15 - 12:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 15mdirect
$162Jetstar
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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11:15 - 12:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 15mdirect
$162Jetstar
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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16:05 - 17:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 20mdirect
$206Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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11:25 - 12:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 20mdirect
$206Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
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16:05 - 17:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 20mdirect
$206Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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07:10 - 08:25CHC  Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:25 - 11:20ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$213Air New Zealand
Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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07:10 - 08:25CHC  Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 15mdirect
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09:00 - 10:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch
1h 10mdirect
$215Air New Zealand
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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07:10 - 08:25CHC  Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:25 - 11:20ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$223Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Queenstown

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

What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Wellington, at $158 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $177 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

A flight to Queenstown costs $188 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $77 and departed from Christchurch. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Queenstown which costs $248 on average, and Auckland to Queenstown, which costs $250 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $205. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $269 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month for flights to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $201 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $375 and $344 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $112.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $212 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $328.

What is a good deal for flights to Queenstown?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown, 25% of our users found tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Wellington $152 return, from Auckland $193 return, from Christchurch $248 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Wellington to Queenstown

When to book flights to Queenstown

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FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • Can I be picked up by an Uber at Queenstown Airport?

    Uber and other ridesharing platforms are permitted at Queenstown Airport. You can meet your driver in the P20 Express pick-up and drop-off zone, which is easy to find if you follow the signage after exiting the terminal. A trip to the centre of Queenstown will cost NZ$ 25.

  • Where is the nearest nursery room once I land at Queenstown Airport?

    Once you have disembarked your plane and entered the airport, turn left at the Patagonia Café and shortly afterwards you will find a dedicated Parents Room on your left. There is a microwave, changing table and toys inside to help you care for your child.

  • Are there any stands to assist in reassembling my bike once I land at Queenstown Airport?

    A Bicycle Assembly Area is located just outside of the terminal, reach it by exiting by the baggage collection area and turning left.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Queenstown was found on the route from Wellington, at $158 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Queenstown, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $177 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Queenstown Intl Airport from central Queenstown?

    Central Queenstown is 6 km away from Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Queenstown, called Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN). It can also be referred to as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Queenstown?

    On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $188. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $77 and departed from Christchurch Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Queenstown.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Queenstown

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown? 25% of our users found return tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Wellington $121, from Auckland $144, from Christchurch $189
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a good choice if you wish to visit the popular ski fields throughout the Southern Alps such as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona.
  • You can reach the centre of the city from Queenstown Airport via the Orbus, a convenient public bus which leaves from directly outside the airport terminal. Services are scheduled every 15 min and run until 24:00, all days of the week. Board the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, which will take you to the centre of Queenstown in approximately 20 min. A one-way ticket for an adult costs NZ$ 10.
  • If you would like to have the ultimate freedom of exploring the surrounding mountains with a car, pick up a rental car from Queenstown Airport. After entering the airport terminal, turn left once you reach Patagonia Café and then right at the Vodafone store. Here you will find the offices of a number of rental companies, such as Europcar, Juicy and Avis.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Queenstown

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 668 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

More comfortable seats. Even after an hour of travel, they are very hard to sit on. Enforce the amount of stuff that travellers can carry on. Some have up to three bags and take over other passengers' overhead locker space.

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

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

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

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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