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Low Price Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Auckland to Queenstown

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Auckland to Queenstown, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 60, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 149.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Auckland to Queenstown Flight Details

The distance between Auckland and Queenstown is approximately 1,037.19km. It takes around 1 hour 54 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Queenstown. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 60
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 149
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,037.19km
Average flight time1 hour 54 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Queenstown route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Average price of one-way flights from Auckland to Queenstown purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Queenstown is Aug, with an average price of AU$ 139. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Feb, with an average price of up to AU$ 201.

AU$ 201
AU$ 170
AU$ 139
AU$ 108
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 201
    Feb
  • AU$ 180
    Mar
  • AU$ 201
    Apr
  • AU$ 140
    May
  • AU$ 150
    Jun
  • AU$ 159
    Jul
  • AU$ 139
    Aug
  • AU$ 155
    Sep
  • AU$ 139
    Oct
  • AU$ 153
    Nov
  • AU$ 195
    Dec
  • AU$ 141
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Average price of round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Auckland to Queenstown are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 206. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Feb, with an average price of up to AU$ 523.

AU$ 523
AU$ 365
AU$ 206
AU$ 48
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 523
    Feb
  • AU$ 482
    Mar
  • AU$ 476
    Apr
  • AU$ 206
    May
  • AU$ 394
    Jun
  • AU$ 379
    Jul
  • AU$ 403
    Aug
  • AU$ 398
    Sep
  • AU$ 303
    Oct
  • AU$ 398
    Nov
  • AU$ 515
    Dec
  • AU$ 439
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Auckland to Queenstown on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 234
AU$ 187
AU$ 140
AU$ 93
  • AU$ 160
    Mon
  • AU$ 140
    Tue
  • AU$ 151
    Wed
  • AU$ 195
    Thu
  • AU$ 234
    Fri
  • AU$ 177
    Sat
  • AU$ 170
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to ZQN on Thu, Mar 19), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 149 departing on Mon, Apr 20 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 54 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 124 flight per week flying from Auckland to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ613 (08:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Queenstown, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Mar 19, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 60.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Queenstown travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Queenstown on February 24, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 72.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Auckland Airport to Queenstown Airport (AKL-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Auckland is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Auckland toQueenstown

Which airlines operate the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Data is based on the number of flights from Auckland to Queenstown operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown, with 68 flight per week.

1
23
46
68
Air New Zealand
68
Air New Zealand
EVA Air
66
EVA Air
Etihad Airways
66
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
52
Qantas Airways
Air China
46
Air China
Jetstar Airways
23
Jetstar Airways

How many flights are there each day from Auckland to Queenstown?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Auckland to Queenstown within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Thursday.

315
272
228
185
Highest
255
Mon
242
Tue
238
Wed
228
Thu
274
Fri
283
Sat
315
Sun