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£595+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

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— ZQN
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wanaka in 2025

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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 5 December 2025.

Sun 7/1214:30LHR - ZQN
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1209:20ZQN - LHR
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,413
Tue 30/1213:40LHR - ZQN
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Wed 25/216:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£1,551
Tue 9/1210:15LHR - ZQN
2 stops37h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops42h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,577
Sun 7/1217:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1213:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,608
Tue 9/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,653
Tue 30/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops35h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 25/207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,669
Tue 9/1206:35LHR - ZQN
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1215:30ZQN - LHR
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,675
Tue 9/1214:05LGW - ZQN
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1207:00ZQN - LGW
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,693
Tue 9/1220:15STN - ZQN
2 stops27h 50mEmirates
Tue 16/1216:30ZQN - STN
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£1,736
Tue 9/1208:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops39h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1210:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops40h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,784
Wed 24/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 31/107:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12£1,785
Tue 9/1220:15STN - ZQN
2 stops31h 35mEmirates
Mon 15/1216:30ZQN - STN
2 stops56h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/12£1,800

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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 5 December 2025.

Return from

£732

One-way from

£632

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,584
12/3-19/3
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 55m total
  • London to Queenstown
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

10:30-16:50

2 stops65h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

13:25-14:00

2 stops37h 35m

£732

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:30-12:45

2 stops61h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£863

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

10:30-19:55

2 stops44h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

10:45-06:30

2 stops56h 45m

£965

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£995

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

22:00-19:40

2 stops32h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

14:15-18:35

2 stops41h 20m

£1,011

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/3

16:05-18:35

2 stops63h 30m

£1,012

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

10:30-10:05

2 stops58h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

09:40-06:30

2 stops57h 50m

£1,090

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

17:00-19:55

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/3

13:25-14:00

2 stops37h 35m

£1,106

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:20-21:05

2 stops36h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

16:30-19:05

3 stops39h 35m

£1,111

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

20:10-14:35

2 stops29h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

07:05-06:35

2 stops35h 30m

£1,207

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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 28 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 28 hours 53 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 £1,052
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,063
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,117
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,114

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 5 December 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
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 £118, however they can be found for as little as £69.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 25 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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