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£477+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wanaka in 2026

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 8 January 2026.

Return from

£807

One-way from

£477

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,260
12/3-15/3
  • 12/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 40m total
  • London to Queenstown
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wanaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 12/317:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/313:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£807
Sat 28/222:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:15ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£823
Sat 28/222:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/315:05ZQN - LHR
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£829
Tue 3/210:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/217:30ZQN - LGW
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£883
Thu 12/322:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/314:15ZQN - LHR
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£886
Sun 1/321:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£894
Sun 1/317:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£900
Thu 23/422:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/407:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£964
Tue 3/221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/217:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£968
Tue 3/221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/210:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£974
Tue 17/217:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/310:45ZQN - LGW
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£982
Wed 11/322:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/317:35ZQN - LHR
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£982

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/3

13:25-14:00

2 stops37h 35m

£807

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

15:05-18:35

2 stops40h 30m

£829

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

10:30-19:55

2 stops44h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/2

17:30-06:30

2 stops50h 00m

£883

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

22:00-19:40

2 stops32h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/3

14:15-17:00

2 stops39h 45m

£886

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

22:00-09:00

2 stops46h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:35-19:00

2 stops37h 25m

£982

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

10:30-19:55

2 stops44h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/2

10:45-06:30

2 stops56h 45m

£1,028

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:35-16:45

2 stops42h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-15:10

2 stops37h 10m

£1,037

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

10:05-09:50

2 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

09:20-13:30

2 stops41h 10m

£1,079

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

14:05-14:35

2 stops35h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

16:30-17:55

2 stops38h 25m

£1,139

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

10:30-21:15

2 stops45h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

09:20-14:00

2 stops41h 40m

£1,142

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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 2 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 41 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 Emirates.

Emirates
Emirates
From £1,054
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,052
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,105
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,110

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 8 January 2026.
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
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 £121, however they can be found for as little as £104.

  • 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 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. 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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