What is the cheapest airline that flies from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl

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

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from Queenstown to Auckland on average per week?

The number of flights available between Queenstown and Auckland is 246 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How often are flights from Queenstown to Auckland delayed?

Historically, on average around 10% of flights between Queenstown and Auckland have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 90 minutes.

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

According to our data, ANA have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 2% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Queenstown to Auckland on average per day?

35 flights are operational daily from Queenstown to Auckland as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00, with 53% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Auckland Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $178 to $333. The lowest price recently found on this route was $158.

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10:45 - 12:35ZQN-AKL

1h 50mdirect

07:05 - 09:00AKL-ZQN

1h 55mdirect

$158Jetstar

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11:15 - 15:15ZQN-AKL

4h 00m1 stop

07:05 - 09:00AKL-ZQN

1h 55mdirect

$178Jetstar

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07:00 - 08:50ZQN-AKL

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07:05 - 09:00AKL-ZQN

1h 55mdirect

$209Multiple Airlines

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16:50 - 21:35ZQN-AKL

4h 45m1 stop

15:40 - 17:35AKL-ZQN

1h 55mdirect

$240Air New Zealand

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20:25 - 22:15ZQN-AKL

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21:15 - 16:05AKL-ZQN

18h 50m1 stop

$277Air New Zealand

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11:15 - 15:15ZQN-AKL

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08:25 - 12:20AKL-ZQN

3h 55m1 stop

$281Multiple Airlines

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17:30 - 19:20ZQN-AKL

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08:15 - 10:05AKL-ZQN

1h 50mdirect

$291Jetstar

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17:30 - 19:20ZQN-AKL

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15:00 - 16:50AKL-ZQN

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07:05 - 09:00AKL-ZQN

1h 55mdirect

$318Multiple Airlines

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08:50 - 15:25ZQN-AKL

6h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 16:05AKL-ZQN

18h 50m1 stop

$327Air New Zealand

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Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Auckland

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Air New Zealand

6 Dec

ZQN16:50Queenstown Intl

4h 45m

1 stop

AKL21:35Auckland Intl

13 Dec

AKL15:40Auckland Intl

1h 55m

ZQN17:35Queenstown Intl

$240

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19 Dec

ZQN20:25Queenstown Intl

1h 50m

AKL22:15Auckland Intl

23 Dec

AKL21:15Auckland Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl

$277

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19 Dec

ZQN08:50Queenstown Intl

6h 35m

1 stop

AKL15:25Auckland Intl

23 Dec

AKL21:15Auckland Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl

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3 Dec

ZQN10:45Queenstown Intl

1h 50m

AKL12:35Auckland Intl

6 Dec

AKL07:05Auckland Intl

1h 55m

ZQN09:00Queenstown Intl

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3 Dec

ZQN11:15Queenstown Intl

4h 00m

1 stop

AKL15:15Auckland Intl

6 Dec

AKL07:05Auckland Intl

1h 55m

ZQN09:00Queenstown Intl

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2 Nov

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

1h 50m

AKL19:20Auckland Intl

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AKL08:15Auckland Intl

1h 50m

ZQN10:05Queenstown Intl

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17:30-19:20

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Queenstown Intl

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$318

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ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

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1 stop6h 35m

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21:15-16:05

1 stop18h 50m

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Queenstown and Auckland?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

If you’re not able to fly to Auckland in May, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Queenstown to Auckland during October average around $197.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

The cheapest day to depart from Queenstown to Auckland is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Auckland on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $241. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,656. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Auckland.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

Our data shows that the cheapest Queenstown to Auckland flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Auckland at midday for as low as $241. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $392. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Auckland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Auckland from Queenstown when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Auckland for around $259 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Auckland from Queenstown for as low as $183 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Queenstown to Auckland flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Queenstown to Auckland flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	$98
Fastest flight time	1h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Auckland	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Auckland from Queenstown in the past 72 hours is $98. The best return flight deal from Queenstown to Auckland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $302.

The fastest flight from Queenstown to Auckland takes 1h 45m

Direct flights go from Queenstown to Auckland every day.

There is 1 airport near Auckland: Auckland Intl (AKL)

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How far is Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl by plane?
Auckland Intl is 1043.2 km away from Queenstown Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Queenstown Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Auckland Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Queenstown to Auckland?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Queenstown to Auckland is Airbus A320-100/200 (32.31% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320 (sharklets) (32.15%), Airbus A321neo (26.43%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (5.22%).
What is the most popular airline from Queenstown to Auckland?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Queenstown to Auckland is Jetstar (60% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Air New Zealand (40%).

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $133	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 477 reviews		Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $204	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 517 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

Air New Zealand Flights From Queenstown to Auckland
The lowest priced Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Auckland from the last 72 hours was $204. Generally, Air New Zealand has 20 flights on this route every week with an average price of $303. Air New Zealand is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
Jetstar Flights From Queenstown to Auckland
The best Jetstar deal for Queenstown to Auckland flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $133, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Jetstar flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $175 round-trip. Jetstar operates 10 flights out of Queenstown into Auckland in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 477 Jetstar reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.5/10.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Queenstown and Auckland?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

If you’re not able to fly to Auckland in May, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Queenstown to Auckland during October average around $197.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

What is the cheapest Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Auckland?

What cabin class options are available on Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Queenstown to Auckland flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Queenstown to Auckland flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl

How often are flights from Queenstown to Auckland delayed?

Historically, on average around 10% of flights between Queenstown and Auckland have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 90 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, ANA have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 2% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Queenstown to Auckland on average per day?

35 flights are operational daily from Queenstown to Auckland as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00, with 53% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Queenstown to Auckland on average per week?

The number of flights available between Queenstown and Auckland is 246 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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