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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Wellington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Wellington departing on 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Wellington (ZQN-WLG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Queenstown to Wellington

Fri, 6 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Jetstar Logo
10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$126Jetstar
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 17:25ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 15:20WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$179Air New Zealand
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Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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13:55 - 15:20WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Wed, 9 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul
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11:25 - 12:45ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Fri, 6 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Jetstar Logo
10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:40 - 16:10WLG-ZQN
8h 30m1 stop
$206Jetstar
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Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug
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10:30 - 11:45ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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19:40 - 08:25WLG-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
Wed, 9 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 - 12:45ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 15:20WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$224Air New Zealand
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Fri, 15 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
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10:00 - 11:15ZQN-WLG
1h 15mdirect
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07:00 - 13:05WLG-ZQN
6h 05m1 stop
Wed, 9 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul
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12:45 - 07:35ZQN-WLG
18h 50m1 stop
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08:25 - 09:50WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 16:05ZQN-WLG
3h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 15:20WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$253Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Wellington flights

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

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

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

When flying from Queenstown to Wellington, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Queenstown, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Wellington, 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 Queenstown to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $499 and $376 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Wellington, 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 Queenstown to Wellington, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonOctober
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 44% lower on average.
Flight from Queenstown to Wellington

When to book flights from Queenstown to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Queenstown to Wellington

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Wellington was $39 for a one-way ticket and $75 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Wellington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Wellington are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $374 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 $196 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Queenstown to Wellington.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Wellington?

    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 Wellington with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

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

    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 Wellington from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Wellington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $118 or less one-way and $195 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Wellington?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Wellington Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Top airlines flying from Queenstown to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Wellington. 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 Queenstown to Wellington? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 476 reviews
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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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!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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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.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

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