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Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown

WLG — ZQN
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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Cheap 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 19 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£105

Good round-trip deal

£110 or less

Good one-way deal

£26 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). 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 19 August 2025.

When flying from Wellington to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at midday.

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 19 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Wellington to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Queenstown flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Queenstown Intl.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Queenstown round-trip from £97. This flight start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Queenstown?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Wellington to Queenstown on time: Air New Zealand (90%), Jetstar (89%), Etihad Airways (86%).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). 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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Top airline flying from Wellington to Queenstown

Discover the top airline 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
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Air New ZealandCheapest£97Average£116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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