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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

  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.

• How long is a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

  It takes about 1 hour 55 minutes to fly from Auckland to Queenstown.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Auckland to Queenstown?

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

  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.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Queenstown on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Queenstown from Auckland?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Auckland and Queenstown?

  The time difference between Queenstown and Auckland is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Auckland to Queenstown?

  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.