Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $246 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 $193 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Wellington to Queenstown take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 1,030 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Wellington and Queenstown per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 16 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Wellington and Queenstown per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 16 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown was $80 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a return.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Wellington you will be using Wellington. You will be landing at Queenstown, also known as Queenstown Intl.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 09:10 and will be landing in Queenstown at 10:35.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Queenstown jets off at 13:55 and lands at 15:20.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Queenstown. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $80. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Queenstown. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $80. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Wellington and Queenstown.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $325 and $313 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $325 and $313 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington to Queenstown.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington with another airline.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

How often are flights from Wellington to Queenstown delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Wellington and Queenstown historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 86 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($158) and Air New Zealand ($298).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($158) and Air New Zealand ($298).

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Queenstown, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Queenstown, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Queenstown from Wellington usually cost between $178 and $401 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158 on Jetstar (9 Sept–11 Sept).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Queenstown is Air New Zealand, followed by Jetstar.

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