Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Queenstown to Wellington

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

Explore the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 57, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 165.

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

Queenstown to Wellington Flight Details

The distance between Queenstown and Wellington is approximately 640km. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on average to fly from Queenstown to Wellington. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 57
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 165
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance640km
Average flight time1 hour 20 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Wellington route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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

Average price of one-way flights from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Wellington is Jun, with an average price of AU$ 109. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 226.

AU$ 226
AU$ 168
AU$ 109
AU$ 51
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 141
    Feb
  • AU$ 191
    Mar
  • AU$ 226
    Apr
  • AU$ 180
    May
  • AU$ 109
    Jun
  • AU$ 137
    Jul
  • AU$ 192
    Aug
  • AU$ 143
    Sep
  • AU$ 136
    Oct
  • AU$ 148
    Nov
  • AU$ 172
    Dec
  • AU$ 213
    Jan

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Wellington is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 217
AU$ 168
AU$ 119
AU$ 70
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 208
    Mon
  • AU$ 200
    Tue
  • AU$ 119
    Wed
  • AU$ 204
    Thu
  • AU$ 140
    Fri
  • AU$ 214
    Sat
  • AU$ 217
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to WLG on Sun, Mar 8), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 165 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Wed, Feb 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways 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 20 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG).
  • 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 Wellington 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 17 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Wellington. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ608 (16:12) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ600 (12:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Wellington, 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 Sun, Mar 8, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 57.
    · 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 Wellington travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Wellington is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Wellington on February 25, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 70.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Queenstown Airport to Wellington International Airport (ZQN-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The time difference between Wellington 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 toWellington

Which airlines operate the most flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

Data is based on the number of flights from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Wellington, with 16 flight per week.

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4
10
16
Air New Zealand
16
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
13
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
11
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
4
Jetstar Airways

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Queenstown to Wellington depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

36
25
14
3
Highest
17
Mon
14
Tue
28
Wed
17
Thu
36
Fri
24
Sat
35
Sun