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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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZQN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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Flights to Wanaka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Wanaka in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

$234

One-way from

$124

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$441
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/2-13/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Auckland to Wanaka
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Tue 24/1219:25AKL - ZQN
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Wed 25/1212:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$418
Sun 29/1219:25AKL - ZQN
2 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/112:45ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$456
Thu 19/1206:40AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/1220:25ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$591

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Locate flights to Wanaka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/2

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$234

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

14:25-16:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

11:25-14:50

1 stop3h 25m

$252

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/2

20:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 50m

$294

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/1

10:30-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

$124

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/1

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

$150

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

20:55-12:20

1 stop15h 25m

$168

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Travel insights for flights to Wanaka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Wanaka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 Auckland to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Wanaka is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Wanaka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Wanaka takes 1 hour 50 minutes. Flights to Wanaka from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wanaka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wanaka should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Wanaka

The most flights from Auckland to Wanaka are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wanaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Wanaka are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

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 mm 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 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Air New Zealand to Wanaka have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

6.6
Okay
484 reviews
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

  • 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, Jetstar 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 $179, however they can be found for as little as $67.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wanaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wanaka, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Queenstown Intl have rental cars?

    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 km away from Queenstown Intl).

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