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£491+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

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12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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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 13 August 2026.

Tue 1/922:00 -
2 stops51h 20m
Tue 8/913:00 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 9/8£789
Wed 2/922:00 -
2 stops48h 05m
Wed 9/913:00 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 9/8£801
Tue 1/922:00 -
2 stops49h 10m
Wed 9/913:00 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 12/8£811
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 9/1116:55 -
2 stops50h 35m
Deal found 9/8£891
Mon 2/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Mon 9/1112:10 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 9/8£904
Wed 9/922:00 -
2 stops55h 50m
Wed 16/910:50 -
2 stops43h 20m
Deal found 12/8£904
Mon 2/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Mon 16/1112:10 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 10/8£908
Wed 2/921:20 -
2 stops48h 45m
Wed 9/913:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 13/8£912
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 16/1112:10 -
2 stops55h 20m
Deal found 10/8£939
Wed 9/921:20 -
2 stops48h 45m
Wed 16/910:50 -
2 stops42h 50m
Deal found 12/8£954
Sat 31/1020:55 -
2 stops28h 10m
Tue 17/1115:45 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 10/8£959
Fri 21/822:00 -
2 stops35h 00m
Fri 4/910:50 -
2 stops54h 50m
Deal found 8/8£974

Find flight deals to Wanaka

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 13 August 2026.

Return from

£789

One-way from

£491

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,463
1/9-8/9
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 30m total
  • London to Queenstown
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

17:00-20:00

2 stops38h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/11

16:55-06:30

2 stops50h 35m

£891

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

22:00-21:15

2 stops36h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/9

11:25-19:10

3 stops42h 45m

£956

LondonQueenstown

LHR London Heathrow - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 8/1

13:00-14:25

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/2

15:45-19:20

2 stops40h 35m

£1,250

LondonQueenstown

LHR London Heathrow - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

14:45-14:15

2 stops35h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-12:05

2 stops42h 05m

£1,256

LondonQueenstown

STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

20:15-15:35

2 stops30h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/11

12:10-12:05

2 stops36h 55m

£1,287

LondonQueenstown

STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Thu 5/11

20:15-18:45

2 stops33h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/11

16:30-12:05

2 stops32h 35m

£1,287

LondonQueenstown

STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

21:05-21:15

2 stops37h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/10

07:00-12:55

2 stops41h 55m

£1,288

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

20:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/11

16:30-11:40

2 stops32h 10m

£1,293
Fastest return journey

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

20:25-18:45

2 stops33h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/11

16:30-11:40

2 stops32h 10m

£1,294

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

20:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/11

12:40-11:40

2 stops36h 00m

£1,294

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wanaka

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

On average, a flight from London to Wanaka takes 29 hours 18 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 £1,096
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,075
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,100
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,174

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wanaka are Emirates, Qatar Airways 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 13 August 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
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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 £225, however they can be found for as little as £92.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, London offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 20 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. Luxury villa & carpark, retreat close to everything is the closest property to Queenstown Intl (0.0 mi away from Queenstown Intl).

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