Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Queenstown to Auckland

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Queenstown to Auckland, 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 Queenstown to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 76, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 141.

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

Queenstown to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Queenstown and Auckland is approximately 1,037.19km. It takes around 1 hour 49 minutes on average to fly from Queenstown to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 76
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 141
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,037.19km
Average flight time1 hour 49 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Auckland

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Auckland is Jun, with an average price of AU$ 151. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jan, with an average price of up to AU$ 265.

AU$ 265
AU$ 208
AU$ 151
AU$ 94
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 211
    Feb
  • AU$ 229
    Mar
  • AU$ 239
    Apr
  • AU$ 184
    May
  • AU$ 151
    Jun
  • AU$ 172
    Jul
  • AU$ 194
    Aug
  • AU$ 172
    Sep
  • AU$ 176
    Oct
  • AU$ 176
    Nov
  • AU$ 161
    Dec
  • AU$ 265
    Jan

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

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

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

AU$ 279
AU$ 223
AU$ 166
AU$ 110
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 237
    Mon
  • AU$ 201
    Tue
  • AU$ 166
    Wed
  • AU$ 177
    Thu
  • AU$ 203
    Fri
  • AU$ 213
    Sat
  • AU$ 279
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 76 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to AKL on Sat, Apr 4), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 141 departing on Fri, Mar 20 and returning on Mon, Mar 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Auckland 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 49 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland 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 78 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ612 (11:00) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ634 (15:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Auckland, 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 Sat, Apr 4, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 76.
    · 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 Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Auckland is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Auckland on February 27, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 126.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport (ZQN-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Queenstown 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 Queenstown toAuckland

Which airlines operate the most flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

Data is based on the number of flights from Queenstown to Auckland 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 Queenstown to Auckland, with 68 flight per week.

1
23
46
68
Air New Zealand
68
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
67
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
67
EVA Air
Air China
52
Air China
Qantas Airways
50
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
23
Singapore Airlines

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

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

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

308
268
228
188
Highest
244
Mon
244
Tue
228
Wed
228
Thu
275
Fri
296
Sat
308
Sun