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£456+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wanaka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Wanaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wanaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Tue 17/321:00
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/310:45
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops67h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£845
Mon 2/1122:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1120:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£903
Tue 17/317:00
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/310:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£1,024
Fri 27/222:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops49h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/314:15
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£1,034
Mon 2/317:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/310:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£1,040
Fri 24/415:10
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/513:05
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£1,049
Wed 18/322:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/315:05
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£1,059
Mon 2/321:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/310:45
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£1,071
Fri 17/409:45
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 30m
Air India
Fri 1/509:05
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops37h 25m
Air India
Deal found 30/1£1,096
Fri 13/310:30
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/313:25
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops61h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£1,098
Mon 9/320:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 15m
Emirates
Mon 30/312:10
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops38h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 1/2£1,100
Tue 1/921:05
STN
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ZQN
2 stops30h 15m
Emirates
Fri 11/915:25
ZQN
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STN
2 stops32h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 1/2£1,100

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Find the latest flights to Wanaka in 2026, 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 1 February 2026.

Return from

£845

One-way from

£456

Popular in

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Average price

£1,224
17/3-24/3
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 101h 40m total
  • London to Queenstown
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

17:00-19:55

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£1,024

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£1,040

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

09:45-14:15

2 stops41h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

09:05-11:30

2 stops37h 25m

£1,096

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

21:05-12:35

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/5

15:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

£1,124

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Mon 2/3

20:15-15:35

2 stops30h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

15:30-12:05

2 stops33h 35m

£1,127

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

20:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

12:10-19:45

2 stops43h 35m

£1,127

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:00-12:45

2 stops50h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

13:25-17:30

2 stops65h 05m

£1,129

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

20:20-15:35

2 stops30h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

12:10-14:25

2 stops38h 15m

£1,155

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

20:15-14:35

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/3

16:30-12:05

2 stops32h 35m

£1,170

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 13/3

05:55-11:10

3 stops40h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

12:10-16:10

3 stops41h 00m

£1,171

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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 30 January 2026.

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 30 hours 3 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 Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From £607
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,048
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,093
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,123

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

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

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 1 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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, Emirates 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 £276, however they can be found for as little as £51.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 40 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. Lakeside Haven -a unique location, surrounded by beauty and amenities galore! is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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