Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $54

WLG — ZQN
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Sun 22/1109:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 25/1111:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 7/11$158
Sat 5/1209:25 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 6/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/11$162
Sun 6/1209:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 13/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 7/11$175
Fri 4/1209:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 6/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/11$200
Sat 12/1209:25 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 30/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/11$259
Fri 11/1209:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 30/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/11$324
Sun 22/1109:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 25/1110:25 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 7/11$340
Sun 20/1209:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 27/1211:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/11$409
Mon 14/1209:25 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Fri 18/1216:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/11$411
Thu 24/1212:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Thu 31/1214:00 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 7/11$503

Find flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown

Round-trip from

$158

One-way from

$54

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$184

Good round-trip deal

$161 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/11-25/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Wellington to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Wellington to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl.

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WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sat 14/11

09:25-10:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$106

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 25/1

07:00-09:40

1 stop2h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 15/1

07:50-19:45

1 stop11h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 18/12

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sat 12/12

09:25-10:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/12

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$259

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 16/11

09:25-10:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$277

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 31/1

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/2

11:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$320

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 20/11

20:10-10:05

1 stop13h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$329

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 22/11

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/11

10:25-15:45

1 stop5h 20m

$340

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG Wellington - ZQN Queenstown Intl

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 15/1

13:15-19:45

2 stops6h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of $158). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 WLG to ZQN?

When flying from Wellington to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Queenstown flights typically cost between $162 and $369 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $158 on Jetstar (22 Nov–25 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Wellington to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl if you want to fly from Wellington to Queenstown. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Queenstown from the Wellington airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from WLG to ZQN to be around 1h 25m.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Queenstown flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Queenstown in 1h 25m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Wellington to Queenstown is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $159 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $161. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Queenstown for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Queenstown from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (82%), Qantas Airways (82%), Etihad Airways( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $116, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $52. The most popular route (Wellington - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $103.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of $158). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 Wellington to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$159Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$161Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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