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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between $235 and $444 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $157 on Jetstar (26 Jan-29 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Auckland to Queenstown delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between Auckland and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between $235 and $444 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $157 on Jetstar (26 Jan-29 Jan).

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

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This flight path from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl was viewed by 411 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Airlines like Jetstar fly from Auckland to Queenstown in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Auckland to Queenstown is about 1024 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Queenstown is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $189. Jetstar is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Queenstown may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of $112). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $143). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

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The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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On average you can expect to pay $196 for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown. The cheapest flight overall is $96 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $120.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Auckland to Queenstown consider choosing United Airlines(87%), LATAM Airlines(86%) or American Airlines(84%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Queenstown at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 17

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

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If you book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl. Flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 51 flights from Auckland Intl to Queenstown per day from 2 airlines.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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When you search for this flight from Auckland to Queenstown, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Queenstown, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$157
One-way from	$80
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$226
Good round-trip deal	$157 or less
Good one-way deal	$103 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$128	Average$238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$189	Average$285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

How often are flights from Auckland to Queenstown delayed?

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

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

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

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