Cheapest airlines flights from Queenstown to Auckland

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Queenstown to Auckland, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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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.

Search for direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$52, and round-trip direct flights start at US$98.

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 about 1,037.19 km. The average flying time from Queenstown to Auckland is around 1 hour 49 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$52
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$98
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,037.19 km
Average flight time1 hour 49 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Auckland is June, with an average price of US$107; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$194.

US$194
US$151
US$107
US$64
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    Mar
  • US$169
    Apr
  • US$130
    May
  • US$107
    Jun
  • US$122
    Jul
  • US$137
    Aug
  • US$122
    Sep
  • US$125
    Oct
  • US$125
    Nov
  • US$114
    Dec
  • US$187
    Jan
  • US$194
    Feb

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

Average weekly flight prices from Queenstown to Auckland by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

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

US$207
US$165
US$122
US$80
    Cheapest
  • US$176
    Mon
  • US$148
    Tue
  • US$122
    Wed
  • US$129
    Thu
  • US$147
    Fri
  • US$154
    Sat
  • US$207
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Auckland during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Queenstown to Auckland during Easter Day.

During the Easter Day period, the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland were available on Apr 14 with the lowest price being US$150.

US$219
US$185
US$150
US$116
    Cheapest
  • US$173
    Apr 9
  • US$193
    Apr 10
  • US$171
    Apr 11
  • US$219
    Apr 12
  • US$151
    Apr 13
  • US$150
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$52 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to AKL on Sat, Apr 25), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$98 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Wed, May 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand 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 49 minutes to fly from Queenstown to Auckland.
  • 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 81 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 -- NZ630 (14:28) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ638 (07:12)
  • 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 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$52.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Auckland on March 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$63.
  • 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 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 Queenstown to Auckland

Which airline operates the most flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

Total flights from Queenstown to Auckland across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most frequent flights from Queenstown to Auckland, with 66 flights per week.

3
24
45
66
Air New Zealand
66
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
64
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
64
EVA Air
Air China
52
Air China
Qantas Airways
49
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
24
Jetstar Airways

How many flights fly from Queenstown to Auckland daily?

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

305
263
221
179
Highest
233
Mon
247
Tue
221
Wed
230
Thu
268
Fri
290
Sat
305
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.