Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wellington to Queenstown flights typically cost between $182 and $349 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $162 on Multiple Airlines (13 Sept-17 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Queenstown flights typically cost between $182 and $349 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $162 on Multiple Airlines (13 Sept-17 Sept). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Wellington to Queenstown flight route?

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Flights from Wellington to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 1,157 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Queenstown round-trip?

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Currently priced at $217, Jetstar will fly you from Wellington to Queenstown and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $253. Jetstar is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Queenstown one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $108 and $962 on Air New Zealand and Emirates, respectively. Find deals

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Wellington to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Queenstown

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The most flights from WLG to ZQN are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown 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 Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

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The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Queenstown is $56. On average you can expect to pay $172. The most popular route, (Wellington - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $120.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Before booking your flight to Queenstown from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (92%), Air New Zealand (90%), Qantas Airways( 88%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 65% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 186% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Wellington to Queenstown 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $283, or $510 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from Wellington. Users have commonly found prices around $274 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $104. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to ZQN?

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When flying from Wellington to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?

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If you wish to fly to Queenstown from Wellington, then you need to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown Intl. There are 5 flights from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) per day to choose from. Flights to Queenstown from Wellington are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Wellington to Queenstown Intl typically takes.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Queenstown.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Deals for Wellington to Queenstown flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Wellington to Queenstown by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Queenstown from Wellington? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Queenstown from Wellington today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$162
One-way from	$61
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$278
Good round-trip deal	$179 or less
Good one-way deal	$90 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$105	Average$193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$151	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $57

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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