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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington from $112

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — WLG
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$112

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$335
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/2-16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Queenstown to Wellington
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/210:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Sun 16/208:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$112
Fri 31/113:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/209:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$159
Fri 24/110:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/109:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$253

Find flights from Queenstown to Wellington within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Wellington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/2

10:30-11:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 16/2

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$112

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/1

13:05-14:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 2/2

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$159

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/2

10:30-11:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 16/2

06:00-10:05

1 stop4h 05m

$344

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/2

10:30-11:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$116

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/2

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$127

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/2

20:25-07:05

1 stop10h 40m

$369

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $94). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Queenstown to Wellington by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Wellington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to WLG are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Queenstown to Wellington, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
467 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Wellington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?

    Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Wellington from Queenstown Intl. Booking flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Wellington from 2 different airlines. 1h 20m is how long a flight from Queenstown to Wellington will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Wellington flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Queenstown to Wellington round-trip from $112. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Jetstar is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Wellington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Wellington are Air New Zealand (88%), Etihad Airways (85%) and Qantas Airways (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington? While on average our users pay $284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (Queenstown Intl - Wellington), is priced around $112.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $94). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Wellington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Wellington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$102Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$172Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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