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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Auckland from $82

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — AKL
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$140

One-way from

$82

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/11-17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Queenstown to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Queenstown to Auckland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Thu 13/1113:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 17/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 19/10$140
Fri 12/1213:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 15/1208:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/10$159
Wed 5/1110:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 9/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/10$202
Sat 6/1207:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1207:05AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$209
Wed 5/1110:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 8/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/10$225
Fri 12/1213:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1220:55AKL - ZQN
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$234
Fri 5/1213:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Fri 12/1208:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$239
Sat 6/1216:50ZQN - AKL
1 stop4h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/1215:40AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/10$240
Sun 2/1117:30ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 5/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/10$291
Fri 12/1216:05ZQN - AKL
1 stop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1206:00AKL - ZQN
1 stop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/10$303

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Auckland that are best for you.

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Auckland

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QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$159

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/3

17:30-19:20

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

15:00-16:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$177

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$202

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/12

07:00-08:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

07:05-09:00

Nonstop1h 55m

$209

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$225

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

20:55-08:20

1 stop11h 25m

$234

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/12

13:25-15:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$239

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/12

16:50-21:35

1 stop4h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

15:40-17:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$240

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

13:05-19:30

2 stops6h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

14:40-16:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$240

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/3

16:50-22:00

2 stops5h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

19:20-21:15

Nonstop1h 55m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Auckland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Auckland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland (average of $72). Flying from Queenstown to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to Auckland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated 23 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Queenstown to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
476 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Queenstown to Auckland?

    You will need to book a flight from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl if you want to fly from Queenstown to Auckland. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Auckland Intl (AKL) on a regular basis. There are 40 flights to Auckland from the Queenstown airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZQN to AKL to be around 1h 50m.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Auckland flight route?

    The Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 138 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

    Departing from Queenstown to Auckland will take you 1h 50m. There are 1024 km between Queenstown and Auckland. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Queenstown to Auckland is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $133 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $204. Jetstar is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Auckland?

    Before booking your flight to Auckland from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (98%), United Airlines (89%), American Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Auckland is $74. On average you can expect to pay $218. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $291.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland (average of $72). Flying from Queenstown to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Auckland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Auckland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$133Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$204Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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