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£481+ 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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Mon 25/511:35
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops66h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/613:00
ZQN
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LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£729
Sat 7/317:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£739
Fri 6/310:30
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops58h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:25
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£783
Sat 7/321:00
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops54h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:45
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£785
Mon 25/522:10
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:20
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£837
Fri 6/321:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£844
Mon 9/320:25
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Mon 30/312:10
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops43h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£1,045
Mon 9/311:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/315:05
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£1,130
Thu 19/220:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 40m
Emirates
Sat 7/320:30
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops32h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1£1,151
Mon 25/514:55
STN
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ZQN
2 stops37h 35m
Emirates
Thu 11/615:15
ZQN
-
STN
2 stops32h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£1,182
Mon 9/322:00
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops28h 35m
Emirates
Mon 30/315:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£1,201
Sun 1/323:55
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops50h 40m
Emirates
Wed 18/312:10
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops43h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1£1,231

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 22 January 2026.

Return from

£729

One-way from

£481

Popular in

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Average price

£1,266
25/5-11/6
  • 25/5-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 103h 25m total
  • London to Queenstown
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • London to Wanaka
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

11:35-16:50

2 stops66h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

13:00-15:10

2 stops37h 10m

£729

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:00-16:50

2 stops54h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£785

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:00-10:05

2 stops48h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

13:25-17:30

2 stops41h 05m

£844

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

09:40-14:00

2 stops41h 20m

£846

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

22:10-19:40

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

17:45-16:50

3 stops34h 05m

£1,012

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

£1,045

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Mon 25/5

14:55-15:30

2 stops37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

15:15-12:55

2 stops32h 40m

£1,182

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

05:55-11:10

3 stops40h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-09:25

3 stops73h 35m

£1,217

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

23:55-15:35

2 stops50h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/3

12:10-18:25

2 stops43h 15m

£1,231

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

11:20-09:50

2 stops33h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

20:25-10:55

2 stops51h 30m

£1,238

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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 16 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 28 hours 51 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 £619
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,056
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,115
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,137

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 22 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
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,717 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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, 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 £74, however they can be found for as little as £52.

  • 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 (27 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. 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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