Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $75
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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — ZQN
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.
Mon 1/609:15
WLG
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ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/611:25
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$154
Sun 6/1209:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/116:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$155
Fri 13/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 20/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$173
Wed 1/711:00
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop3h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/716:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$217
Fri 20/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 22/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$249
Sat 14/309:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$298
Best flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Mon 1/609:15
WLG
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ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/611:25
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$154
Fri 13/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 20/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$173
Wed 1/711:00
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop3h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/716:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$217
Fri 20/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 22/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$249
Sat 14/309:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$298
Direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Queenstown based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Mon 1/609:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/611:25
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$154
Fri 13/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 20/311:15
ZQN
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WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$173
Fri 20/309:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 22/311:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$249
Sat 14/309:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$298
Thu 12/309:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/311:25
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$638
Mon 23/213:55
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$689
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown. Data last updated 28 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 23/221:05
WLG
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ZQN
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$593
Mon 23/213:55
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/316:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$689
One-way flights from Wellington to Queenstown
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Sun 8/309:10
WLG
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ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$75
Mon 20/407:40
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop4h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$141
Fri 20/307:00
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop5h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$233
Thu 26/209:10
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$307
Sat 7/221:05
WLG
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ZQN
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$433
Find flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 28 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Queenstown 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 28 January 2026.
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Wellington
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Queenstown
Route
Depart
Return
Price
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Mon 1/6
09:15-10:40
Nonstop1h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 7/6
11:25-12:45
Nonstop1h 20m
$154
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Fri 13/3
09:10-10:35
Nonstop1h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 20/3
11:15-12:35
Nonstop1h 20m
$173
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Wed 1/7
11:00-14:00
1 stop3h 00m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 8/7
16:05-17:25
Nonstop1h 20m
$217
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Fri 20/3
09:10-10:35
Nonstop1h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 22/3
11:15-12:35
Nonstop1h 20m
$249
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sat 14/3
09:15-10:40
Nonstop1h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Sat 21/3
16:05-17:25
Nonstop1h 20m
$298
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sun 8/3
09:10-10:35
Nonstop1h 25m
$75
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Mon 20/4
07:40-12:20
1 stop4h 40m
$141
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Fri 20/3
07:00-12:20
1 stop5h 20m
$233
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Thu 26/2
09:10-16:50
1 stop7h 40m
$307
WellingtonQueenstown
WLG - ZQN
WLGZQN
Wellington
Sat 7/2
21:05-10:05
1 stop13h 00m
$433
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Deals found on 26/1
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown is 59 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 $94). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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.
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
The most flights from WLG to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Queenstown delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Wellington and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Queenstown flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday 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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Queenstown flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
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.
Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Related info for your journey
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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 4 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?
This flight path from Wellington to Queenstown Intl was viewed by 28 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 Wellington to Queenstown?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Queenstown in 1h 25m. Fly via Air New Zealand or 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 $91 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $105. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Queenstown for 57% 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 (92%), Air New Zealand (88%), Qantas Airways( 87%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $105, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (Wellington - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $102.
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 $94). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Wellington. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 January 2026.
Explore flights to Queenstown departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 January 2026.
Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Queenstown. 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 28 January 2026.
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