How often are flights from Wellington to Queenstown delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% 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 84 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.

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. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

As of December 2025, 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.

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

5 flights are operational daily from Wellington to Queenstown as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 69% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

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

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 December 2025, there are 2 operators 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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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 $182.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $209. 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 $342.

What is the cheapest Wellington to Queenstown Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $227 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 $168 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Wellington to Queenstown Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Wellington to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Wellington to Queenstown flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Direct flights go from Wellington to Queenstown on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is Air New Zealand..

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

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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 December 2025, there are 2 operators 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) (59.47% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (38.46%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (1.18%), and Airbus A320neo (0.30%).
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 61% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Jetstar with 39%.

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $91	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 490 reviews		Search Jetstar flights
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Air New Zealand Flights From Wellington to Queenstown
Across 13 Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Queenstown this week, the average price was $258, with the best Air New Zealand deals starting from $95 round-trip. 552 users have rated Air New Zealand on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Jetstar Flights From Wellington to Queenstown
Jetstar (6.6/10 from 490 reviews) operates around 3 flights from Wellington to Queenstown in any given week. The average Jetstar airfare for this route is around $209, with deals from around $91 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Wellington to Queenstown flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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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 $182.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Wellington to Queenstown Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Wellington to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Wellington to Queenstown flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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 9% 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 84 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.

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. Friday 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, Air New Zealand 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 day?

5 flights are operational daily from Wellington to Queenstown as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 69% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

As of December 2025, 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.

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