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£485+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

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— ZQN
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Sat 27/1221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops65h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,260
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - ZQN
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 25/215:05ZQN - LHR
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,376
Wed 19/1120:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops35h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,483
Wed 24/1222:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/119:35ZQN - LHR
2 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,494
Wed 24/1221:30LHR - ZQN
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 31/117:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,635
Wed 19/1122:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops56h 00mEmirates
Wed 3/1216:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/11£1,642
Wed 19/1120:25LGW - ZQN
2 stops35h 40mEmirates
Wed 3/1212:10ZQN - LGW
2 stops43h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,761
Sat 27/1220:15STN - ZQN
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Tue 20/116:30ZQN - STN
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/11£1,776
Thu 11/1220:25LGW - ZQN
2 stops29h 10mEmirates
Thu 18/1216:30ZQN - LGW
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,785
Tue 30/1220:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 25/213:05ZQN - LHR
3 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,827
Wed 24/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 31/109:20ZQN - LHR
3 stops33h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11£1,840
Thu 11/1214:05STN - ZQN
2 stops35h 30mEmirates
Thu 18/1216:30ZQN - STN
2 stops32h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/11£1,889

Flights to Wanaka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Wanaka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Return from

£840

One-way from

£485

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,328
2/3-16/3
  • 2/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 95h 55m total
  • London to Queenstown
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£109 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-16:50

2 stops54h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£840

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

12:10-18:35

2 stops43h 25m

£963

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

22:00-11:25

2 stops48h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

18:20-18:35

2 stops37h 15m

£1,057

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

18:55-13:10

2 stops29h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:30-14:05

2 stops32h 35m

£1,119

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

14:05-10:05

2 stops55h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

15:05-05:55

2 stops51h 50m

£1,131

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

13:05-11:25

2 stops35h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

14:15-13:20

2 stops34h 05m

£1,178

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

11:35-16:50

2 stops66h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-06:40

2 stops52h 40m

£1,191

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Tue 3/3

14:05-16:50

2 stops37h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

13:25-12:05

2 stops35h 40m

£1,204

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

22:10-12:20

2 stops51h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

20:25-19:00

2 stops57h 35m

£1,228

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

20:10-21:05

2 stops35h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

17:30-06:15

3 stops49h 45m

£1,235

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Best time to book a flight to Wanaka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wanaka

When is the best time to book a flight to Wanaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Wanaka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

On average, a flight from London to Wanaka takes 29 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Wanaka from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Wanaka are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Emirates
Emirates
From £1,066
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,078
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,133
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,129

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wanaka are Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Wanaka by month

Plan your trip to Wanaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wanaka ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Wanaka when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Wanaka by month

Plan your trip to Wanaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wanaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wanaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wanaka. 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 Wanaka. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to Wanaka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wanaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wanaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wanaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wanaka.

  • How much is a return flight to Wanaka?

    A return flight to Wanaka will typically cost around £99, however they can be found for as little as £33.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Queenstown Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Queenstown Intl?

    Yes. Queenstown Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Brand new with stunning views and lake access. Handy location out of the traffic is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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