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£497+ Cheap flights to Wanaka

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28 Apr — 5 May1
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 29 March 2026.

Tue 1/1222:00
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/107:00
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,035
Mon 9/1122:00
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops46h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1120:25
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,051
Tue 1/918:00
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:10
ZQN
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LGW
2 stops61h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,059
Tue 1/1220:10
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops35h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 21/1207:00
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops36h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/3£1,123
Mon 11/511:35
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:00
ZQN
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LGW
2 stops52h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,136
Tue 1/1210:30
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/107:00
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,149
Tue 1/1220:15
STN
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ZQN
2 stops29h 20m
Emirates
Sat 30/115:30
ZQN
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STN
2 stops33h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3£1,150
Mon 11/514:45
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/515:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops38h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3£1,153
Tue 1/921:20
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/913:00
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,163
Sat 13/619:50
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 27/615:25
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops32h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/3£1,167
Sat 9/520:45
LHR
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ZQN
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:25
ZQN
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LHR
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,172
Tue 1/1208:40
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/1214:00
ZQN
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LGW
2 stops28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,182

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 29 March 2026.

Return from

£1,059

One-way from

£497

Popular in

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January

Average price

£1,339
1/9-13/9
  • 1/9-13/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 35m total
  • London to Queenstown
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • London to Wanaka
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LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Sun 10/5

14:55-14:20

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

£1,192
Fastest return journey

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

21:45-14:20

2 stops29h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-12:35

2 stops32h 10m

£1,211

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

14:45-14:15

2 stops36h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

13:30-15:05

2 stops36h 35m

£1,212

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

21:45-14:30

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 27/6

13:30-12:35

2 stops34h 05m

£1,221

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

21:05-21:15

2 stops37h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

13:30-12:55

2 stops34h 25m

£1,244

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

21:05-12:35

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

13:30-18:45

2 stops40h 15m

£1,245

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

21:45-21:15

2 stops36h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

12:10-21:30

2 stops44h 20m

£1,247

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

21:05-14:20

2 stops30h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/9

12:10-18:45

2 stops41h 35m

£1,253

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

14:25-20:00

2 stops42h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

13:30-12:25

2 stops33h 55m

£1,273

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Fri 17/4

21:05-12:35

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

13:30-12:55

2 stops34h 25m

£1,280

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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 13 March 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 89 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 27 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 £627
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,072
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £1,129
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,159

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wanaka are Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar 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 29 March 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
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,549 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
622 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,014 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 £475, however they can be found for as little as £198.

  • 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. 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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