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Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $141

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — ZQN
3 May — 10 May1
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 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 3 April 2026.

Fri 15/509:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 17/511:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$141
Wed 22/409:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 26/411:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$162
Sun 17/509:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 24/511:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$165
Tue 18/809:15
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/916:05
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/3$181
Sun 28/609:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 2/710:50
ZQN
-
WLG
1 stop9h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$220
Tue 23/609:15
WLG
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 28/611:15
ZQN
-
WLG
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/3$223
Wed 13/509:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 20/513:00
ZQN
-
WLG
1 stop8h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$225
Fri 15/509:10
WLG
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 22/510:50
ZQN
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/3$226

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$141

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$293

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Wellington to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 April 2026.
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WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 15/5

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$141

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 22/4

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/4

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$162

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 17/5

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/5

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$165

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Tue 18/8

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/9

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$181

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Tue 18/8

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/8

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$181

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 13/5

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-21:05

1 stop8h 05m

$225

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 15/5

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

10:50-21:05

1 stop10h 15m

$226
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 10/7

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$152

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Mon 15/6

07:00-09:40

1 stop2h 40m

$158

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 24/4

21:10-09:05

1 stop11h 55m

$241

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown

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

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 2 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown is 49 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 $145). 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 3 April 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.

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

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 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Queenstown. 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 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 1 airline has flights from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) on a regular basis. There are 3 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 27 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 Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $92 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Queenstown for 56% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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: Air New Zealand (89%), Etihad Airways (83%), Jetstar( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $109, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $65. 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 $94). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$92Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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