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

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Wellington to Queenstown Intl

How often are flights from Wellington to Queenstown delayed?

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between Wellington and Queenstown have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

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

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

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

5 flights are operational daily from Wellington to Queenstown as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 69% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

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

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

According to our data, Jetstar have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of April 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Wellington to Queenstown. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

As of April 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Wellington Airport to Queenstown 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 Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Wellington and Queenstown?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $305 to $148. The lowest price recently found on this route was $130.

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09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$130Jetstar

Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$132Jetstar

Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$139Jetstar

Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

09:15 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 20mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$141Jetstar

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

13:55 - 15:20

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$162Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$165Jetstar

Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$203Jetstar

Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$224Jetstar

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

09:10 - 10:35

WLG

ZQN

1h 25mdirect

09:45 - 22:10

ZQN

WLG

12h 25m

1 stop

$228Jetstar

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

07:40 - 12:20

WLG

ZQN

4h 40m

1 stop

11:15 - 12:30

ZQN

WLG

1h 15mdirect

$232Jetstar

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

Jetstar flights from Wellington to Queenstown

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Jetstar

10 May

WLG09:10Wellington

1h 25m

ZQN10:35Queenstown Intl

13 May

ZQN11:15Queenstown Intl

1h 15m

WLG12:30Wellington

$130

Jetstar

10 May

WLG09:10Wellington

1h 25m

ZQN10:35Queenstown Intl

13 May

ZQN11:15Queenstown Intl

1h 15m

WLG12:30Wellington

$132

Jetstar

17 June

WLG09:10Wellington

1h 25m

ZQN10:35Queenstown Intl

21 June

ZQN11:15Queenstown Intl

1h 15m

WLG12:30Wellington

$139

Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Wellington to Queenstown flight tickets

Air New Zealand

17 June

WLG12:45Wellington

3h 50m

1 stop

ZQN16:35Queenstown Intl

22 June

ZQN10:25Queenstown Intl

3h 55m

1 stop

WLG14:20Wellington

$326

Air New Zealand

5 June

WLG07:00Wellington

2h 40m

1 stop

ZQN09:40Queenstown Intl

10 June

ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl

4h 10m

1 stop

WLG16:20Wellington

$329

Air New Zealand

7 Aug

WLG07:00Wellington

2h 40m

1 stop

ZQN09:40Queenstown Intl

16 Aug

ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl

5h 00m

1 stop

WLG21:45Wellington

$330

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09:10-10:35

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11:15-12:30

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$130

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Sun 10/5

09:10-10:35

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11:15-12:30

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$132

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Wed 17/6

09:10-10:35

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11:15-12:30

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$139

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Wellington

Fri 12/6

09:15-10:35

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11:15-12:30

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$141

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Wellington

Tue 25/8

13:55-15:20

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Queenstown Intl

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11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$162

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Wellington

Fri 21/8

09:10-10:35

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Queenstown Intl

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11:15-12:30

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$165

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WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 3/7

09:10-10:35

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Queenstown Intl

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11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$203

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WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 7/8

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 16/8

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$224

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WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 17/6

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/6

09:45-22:10

1 stop12h 25m

$228

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WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Tue 25/8

07:40-12:20

1 stop4h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/9

11:15-12:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$232

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Wellington averaging around $172.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $238. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Wellington to Queenstown for around $319.

What is the cheapest Wellington to Queenstown Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from Wellington when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around $207 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Queenstown from Wellington for as low as $143 on momondo.

How have Wellington to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Wellington to Queenstown flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Wellington to Queenstown according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The fastest flight from Wellington to Queenstown takes 1h 25m

Direct flights go from Wellington to Queenstown on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Queenstown. From Wellington there are direct flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Queenstown

How far is Wellington to Queenstown Intl by plane?
A flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl will travel around 646.7 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
As of April 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Wellington Airport to Queenstown 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 Wellington Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Wellington to Queenstown?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Wellington to Queenstown is Airbus A320 (sharklets) (59.02% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (35.47%), Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (3.98%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (1.22%).
What is the most popular airline from Wellington to Queenstown?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Wellington and Queenstown, the leading airline is Air New Zealand, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $89	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 638 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

Air New Zealand Flights From Wellington to Queenstown
Across 13 Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Queenstown this week, the average price was $241, with the best Air New Zealand deals starting from $89 round-trip. 638 users have rated Air New Zealand on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

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