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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington (ZQN - WLG)

ZQN — WLG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Wellington are usually found in June or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 August 14, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$311

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Wellington.

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington

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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Queenstown to Wellington. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Queenstown to Wellington is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,855). 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Queenstown to Wellington in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to WLG are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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

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  • How popular is this Queenstown to Wellington flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown to Wellington round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Queenstown to Wellington round-trip from $149. Air New Zealand is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Wellington?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Queenstown to Wellington consider choosing Air New Zealand (95%), Etihad Airways (91%) or Qantas Airways (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from Queenstown to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,855). 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 airline flying from Queenstown to Wellington

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$149Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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