ZQN - WLG

Find cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington from $73

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How much is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
05:30 - 00:50ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
05:15 - 06:40WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$167Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 3 Mar - Tue, 2 Apr
03:00 - 03:55ZQN-WLG
7h 55m1 stop
04:40 - 06:05WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$187Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 5 Oct - Wed, 11 Oct
05:30 - 00:50ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
04:35 - 11:50WLG-ZQN
7h 15m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 3 Mar - Tue, 2 Apr
03:00 - 03:55ZQN-WLG
7h 55m1 stop
02:35 - 11:50WLG-ZQN
9h 15m1 stop
$247Air New Zealand
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Thu, 5 Oct - Wed, 11 Oct
02:00 - 03:55ZQN-WLG
7h 55m1 stop
04:15 - 05:40WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$255Air New Zealand
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Sat, 2 Dec - Mon, 4 Dec
03:00 - 01:55ZQN-WLG
5h 55m1 stop
04:40 - 06:05WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$257Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Oct - Wed, 4 Oct
07:45 - 07:55ZQN-WLG
6h 10m1 stop
04:35 - 11:50WLG-ZQN
7h 15m1 stop
$258Air New Zealand
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Sun, 3 Mar - Tue, 2 Apr
08:05 - 03:25ZQN-WLG
1h 20mdirect
04:15 - 05:40WLG-ZQN
1h 25mdirect
$269Air New Zealand
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Sat, 2 Dec - Mon, 4 Dec
02:00 - 07:35ZQN-WLG
11h 35m1 stop
02:00 - 15:35WLG-ZQN
13h 35m1 stop
$275Air New Zealand
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Sat, 2 Dec - Mon, 4 Dec
03:00 - 07:55ZQN-WLG
11h 55m1 stop
04:35 - 16:35WLG-ZQN
12h 00m1 stop
$284Air New Zealand
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Mon, 2 Oct - Wed, 4 Oct

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$73
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Wellington

When to book flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $98 or less one-way and $234 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington was found, on average, 43 days before departure.
  • Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly is June.
  • Morning departure is around 33% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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

    A direct flight to Wellington will take on average 1h 20m to travel the 1,030 km flying distance from Queenstown.

  • How many flights are there between Queenstown and Wellington?

    There are usually 13 direct flights each day leaving Queenstown in the direction of Wellington, for a total of 95 flights weekly.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Queenstown and Wellington?

    Queenstown and Wellington are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Etihad Airways (5 flights per day, Air New Zealand (5 flights per day), and Qantas Airways (2 flights per day).

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

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

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

    The earliest flight leaves Queenstown at 10:30 and lands in Wellington at 11:50.

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

    The last flight leaves Queenstown at 16:05 and lands in Wellington at 17:25.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Wellington?

    Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington.

  • 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 $347 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 $200 and an overall rating of 6.1.

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

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

  • 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.

Top airlines flying from Queenstown to Wellington

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
8.4
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 2844 reviews
85entertainment
86boarding
81food
83comfort
89crew
86overall
Airline reviews
Cons: "Waited 55 minutes for baggage claim in Auckland. No reason given. I expect better service from Air New Zealand even though I understand the baggage handler’s are different group"
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Cons: "Waited 55 minutes for baggage claim in Auckland. No reason given. I expect better service from Air New Zealand even though I understand the baggage handler’s are different group"
Pros: "The employees of Air New Zealand always make our trips excellent."
Cons: "I always have trouble hearing the announcements in the waiting areas at the airports. Why can't they (airports) fix that."
Cons: "Please have the option to order Kosher meal!! The 1st air company that I use, that don’t offer this basic service!! Ridiculous!!"
Cons: "After scanning boarding passes at gate, flight crew required us to show them again at the plane door. We had already stowed our phones, as I think others had. Minor issue but caused what seemed like an unnecessary backup at the cabin door. Our other domestic Air New Zealand flight didn't require it."
Pros: "Safety"
Cons: "The flight was not on time There was no food on the plane for us even though we paid “full service carrier” price There were very few free movies!!! This is horrible. We wished we’d flown with Jetstar - lack of everything like with air New Zealand but at least the price would be much lower!"
Pros: "Very fun and attentive crew. Always food and drinks available. Very comfortable seats and lots of options for movies and activities."
Cons: "Nothing#"
Pros: "The crew were pleasant and professional, and the aircraft was in excellent condition."
Cons: "Boarding through the rear door during the rain -- with an elderly couple ahead who had problems negotiating the stairs, leaving them and all behind them in the rain. The airline could have allowed everyone to board through the airbridge in light of the weather."
Cons: "Upon arrival we were informed that each checked bag was $60. This was news to us. The NZ flight employee informed us that Air NZ informed us quite well of this info, this the booking agent was at fault."
Pros: "Very friendly staff. Free wine and cheese or choices of cookies—extra servings too."
Cons: "Seats are just standard—headrest part doesn’t adjust"
Pros: "Window seat liked it"
Cons: "About baggage didnt liked it... And no food too we didnt came across these to book it while booking tickets .. And passport recognization in sydney troubled a lot us for re checking and identification of our faces to passport ...it was irritating as if we r some wrong we did ..passport photo was without usage or somehow it was like dat not clear picture of us... Maybe due to moist it was like dat...no one was listening to us and made us to wait for long time ."
Pros: "Seat was excellent."
Cons: "Nothing. Point A to Point B. Get me there on time and in one piece"
Pros: "I liked the inflight entertainment"
Cons: "More leg space on the economy seats, It makes you wish you could afford the upgrade to business class."
Pros: "quick boarding process using both front and rear doors"
Cons: "check-in was stressful, baggage check didn’t start until 45 minutes before take-off"
Cons: "It's like traveling on Spirit in the USA...you have to pay for everything"
Cons: "Arbitrary singling out of passengers for baggage weight violations when majority of carry-on bags weren't to regulation for most passengers. Exorbitant fees for checking bags at gate."
Pros: "Good ticket price."
Cons: "They charge $60 per checked bag at check-in, and weight limits on carry-on luggage are unreasonably low."
Cons: "My luggage didn't make it to Wellington, which was disappointing since they now want to charge to have it sent from Auckland."
Cons: "I didn’t really like the fact that we had to pay for seats."
Pros: "Nothing in the service that would warrant any positive discussion"
Cons: "Upon attempting to checkin online, Jetstar indicated that checkin had to be undertaken at the Queenstown airport. No prompt was provided to indicate that baggage registration and payment would have to be handled via the general website, in spite of being denied the ability to checkin online. To our surprise, we faced a $75/bag checkin fee at the airport, being told registration of baggage at the airport would face a premium fee. Unfair or what...?"
Pros: "I liked that they eventually told me I was going to be late."
Cons: "That I was late by a whole 1.5 hours and delayed twice."

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Recent one-way flight deals

31/1Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$73
3/11Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$90
3/11Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 55mZQN-WLG
$115
21/10Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
9h 55mZQN-WLG
$132
31/1Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
4h 20mZQN-WLG
$137
22/1Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
7h 40mZQN-WLG
$162
22/1Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
7h 40mZQN-WLG
$166
21/10Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$177
22/1Mon
directAir New Zealand
1h 20mZQN-WLG
$209
21/11Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
7h 40mZQN-WLG
$211

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Queenstown - Wellington Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Wellington - Queenstown

Cabin classes:

$145