Cheapest airlines flights from Auckland to Queenstown

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Auckland to Queenstown, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$49, and round-trip direct flights start at US$108.

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 about 1,037.19 km. The average flying time from Auckland to Queenstown is around 1 hour 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$49
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$108
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,037.19 km
Average flight time1 hour 55 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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Queenstown is March, with an average price of US$89; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$168.

US$168
US$129
US$89
US$50
    Cheapest
  • US$150
    Apr
  • US$100
    May
  • US$107
    Jun
  • US$114
    Jul
  • US$100
    Aug
  • US$111
    Sep
  • US$100
    Oct
  • US$109
    Nov
  • US$139
    Dec
  • US$101
    Jan
  • US$168
    Feb
  • US$89
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown are found during May, with an average price of US$147. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$367.

US$367
US$257
US$147
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$362
    Apr
  • US$147
    May
  • US$281
    Jun
  • US$270
    Jul
  • US$287
    Aug
  • US$284
    Sep
  • US$216
    Oct
  • US$284
    Nov
  • US$367
    Dec
  • US$313
    Jan
  • US$279
    Feb
  • US$363
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

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

US$160
US$131
US$102
US$73
  • US$118
    Mon
  • US$102
    Tue
  • US$108
    Wed
  • US$144
    Thu
  • US$160
    Fri
  • US$123
    Sat
  • US$121
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown during International Workers' Day?

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$57.

US$74
US$66
US$57
US$49
    Cheapest
  • US$65
    28
    Apr
  • US$64
    29
  • US$65
    30
  • US$68
    1
    May
  • US$74
    2
  • US$57
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown (AKL-ZQN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$49 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to ZQN on Thu, May 7), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$108 departing on Sun, Jun 7 and returning on Sat, Jun 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop 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 55 minutes to fly from Auckland to Queenstown.
  • 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 89 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 -- NZ637 (12:53)
  • 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, May 7, with one-way flights priced at just US$49.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Queenstown on April 20, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$53.
  • 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 canceled 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 to Queenstown

Which airline operates the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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

2
24
46
68
Air New Zealand
68
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
66
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
66
EVA Air
Qantas Airways
51
Qantas Airways
Air China
38
Air China
Jetstar Airways
24
Jetstar Airways

How many flights fly from Auckland to Queenstown daily?

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Auckland to Queenstown is the highest on Sunday and the lowest on Tuesday.

282
245
207
170
Highest
229
Mon
207
Tue
210
Wed
225
Thu
273
Fri
269
Sat
282
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.