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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington from $81

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — WLG
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Wellington are usually found in May or June, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$109

One-way from

$81

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$302

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Queenstown to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Queenstown to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Wellington.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 11 April 2025.

Fri 23/510:00ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Sun 25/508:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/4$109
Fri 23/510:25ZQN - WLG
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/508:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$223
Mon 26/516:45ZQN - WLG
1 stop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/609:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/4$247

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Queenstown

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/5

10:00-11:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Sun 25/5

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$109

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/5

10:25-22:00

1 stop11h 35m

Wellington

Sun 25/5

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$223

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Mon 26/5

16:45-20:30

1 stop3h 45m

Wellington

Mon 2/6

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$247

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/6

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

$81

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/8

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$88

QueenstownWellington

ZQN - WLG

ZQNWLG

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/6

16:25-07:35

1 stop15h 10m

$198

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/4

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 11 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Queenstown to Wellington by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 11 April 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to WLG are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 11 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
463 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
436 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 5 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 354 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Queenstown to Wellington round-trip from $109. 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 Qantas Airways (98%), Air New Zealand (98%) and Jetstar (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Wellington? While on average our users pay $315, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $71. The most popular route (Queenstown Intl - Wellington), is priced around $109.

  • 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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Fly from Queenstown to Wellington on these airlines

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Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown Intl to Wellington
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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 11 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$119Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$169Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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