Cheapest airlines flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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

Search for direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$45, and round-trip direct flights start at US$116.

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 about 640 km. The average flying time from Queenstown to Wellington is around 1 hour 20 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$45
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$116
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance640 km
Average flight time1 hour 20 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
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

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

The average price of one-way flights from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Wellington is Jun, with an average price of US$77; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Apr, with an average price of up to US$159.

US$159
US$118
US$77
US$36
    Cheapest
  • US$107
    Jan
  • US$100
    Feb
  • US$134
    Mar
  • US$159
    Apr
  • US$126
    May
  • US$77
    Jun
  • US$96
    Jul
  • US$135
    Aug
  • US$101
    Sep
  • US$96
    Oct
  • US$104
    Nov
  • US$121
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Queenstown to Wellington 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 Wellington is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

US$160
US$122
US$83
US$45
    Cheapest
  • US$156
    Mon
  • US$144
    Tue
  • US$83
    Wed
  • US$135
    Thu
  • US$96
    Fri
  • US$160
    Sat
  • US$150
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington (ZQN-WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$45 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to WLG on Fri, Mar 20), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$116 departing on Fri, Feb 13 and returning on Sun, Feb 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Wellington 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 20 minutes to fly from Queenstown to Wellington.
  • 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 (16:18) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ600 (11:34)
  • 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 Fri, Mar 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$45.
    · 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 January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Wellington on January 30, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$39.
  • 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 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.