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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington from $61

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — WLG
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$61

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$215 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/10-1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Queenstown to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Queenstown to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Wellington.
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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 12 October 2025.

Fri 31/1011:15ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/1109:10WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 9/10$121
Fri 24/1010:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Tue 28/1007:40WLG - ZQN
1 stop9h 10mJetstar
Deal found 9/10$225
Fri 31/1011:15ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1105:00WLG - ZQN
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$260
Thu 30/1016:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/1113:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$264
Mon 24/1118:20ZQN - WLG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1213:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10$285
Sun 19/1010:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Wed 22/1008:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/10$287
Fri 24/1010:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1021:10WLG - ZQN
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$292
Tue 21/1013:00ZQN - WLG
1 stop5h 35mJetstar
Wed 22/1008:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/10$307
Sun 26/1011:15ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1020:55WLG - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$311

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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 12 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Wellington that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/10

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sat 1/11

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$283

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/10

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Sat 25/10

21:10-09:50

1 stop12h 40m

$294

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/10

13:00-18:35

1 stop5h 35m

Wellington

Wed 22/10

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$307

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sat 18/10

11:25-12:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Sun 19/10

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$323

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/10

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Sat 25/10

21:10-09:50

1 stop12h 40m

$327

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/11

11:25-12:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Wellington

Tue 2/12

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$346

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/10

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Mon 20/10

21:10-10:10

1 stop13h 00m

$349

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/11

16:05-20:30

1 stop4h 25m

Wellington

Tue 2/12

08:10-12:20

1 stop4h 10m

$356

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/10

13:05-19:05

1 stop6h 00m

Wellington

Sat 1/11

08:10-12:20

1 stop4h 10m

$358

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/10

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Tue 21/10

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$379

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Wellington

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $101). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 12 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Queenstown to Wellington by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 12 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Queenstown to Wellington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
475 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 3 daily flights to Wellington from 2 different airlines. 1h 15m 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?

    This flight path from Queenstown Intl to Wellington was viewed by 416 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Wellington?

    Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Queenstown to Wellington in just under 1h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. There are 641 km between Queenstown and Wellington. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 59% 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 (94%), Etihad Airways (91%) and Qantas Airways (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington? While on average our users pay $302, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $61. The most popular route (Queenstown Intl - Wellington), is priced around $121.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $101). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in August is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 12 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$112Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$176Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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