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September 18 - September 20

Cheapest

ZQN - Wellington

$165

$74

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August 7 - August 23

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$426

$75

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November 13 - November 15

ZQN - Wellington

$142

$82

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August 7 - August 9

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$504

$84

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August 19 - August 21

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$496

$89

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July 1 - July 17

Earliest

ZQN - Wellington

$131

$93

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August 28 - August 30

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$496

$93

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August 21 - August 23

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$496

$94

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August 21 - August 26

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$487

$94

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August 14 - August 16

Best

ZQN - Wellington

$495

$94

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Insights for flights from Queenstown to Wellington

A typical journey from Queenstown to Wellington takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This reflects a route where most itineraries involve at least one stop. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington, understanding the total travel time is key, as direct options are less common.

Fares for flights from Queenstown to Wellington typically range from $139–$335, with a median price of $240. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Wellington? The data shows that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $69. Following closely, December also offers lower prices, with a median of $87. Even January presents a comparatively good value, with a median fare of $148.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 28.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1. This means that if you fly from Queenstown to Wellington, you should generally expect your journey to include a stopover.

The distance between Queenstown and Wellington is approximately 640 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. Despite the relatively short distance, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Queenstown to Wellington

Regular price: $129 - $326

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Queenstown to Wellington.

The regular price range for flights from Queenstown to Wellington is between $129 and $326. The current lowest deal is $74 with Jetstar for travel from Sep 18-Sep 20.

now $74

Low $129

High $326

The cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from ZQN to WLG is November, with a median price of $69. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $597. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $69

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $597

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Direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Queenstown to Wellington

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$232

$129

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$204

$129

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$362

$212

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$174

$99

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$174

$99

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZQN - Wellington

Queenstown (ZQN) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$174

$99

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Queenstown to Wellington

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$670 → $126

81%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$668 → $147

78%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$671 → $158

76%

6 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 12

$639 → $127

80%

Popular Airports to fly from Queenstown to Wellington

Queenstown - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Queenstown to Wellington are near the typical level of $240.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 35m

The median flight time from Queenstown to Wellington is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Approximately 28.7% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Queenstown to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Queenstown to Wellington appear frequently, over once per day.

Queenstown main airports to depart from

Queenstown (ZQN)

Cheapest

Fly from Queenstown Airport for direct flights to Wellington, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~8 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Queenstown to Wellington.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a practical land-based alternative to Wellington, offering reliable regional connections.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (reachable by car or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$257

Kapiti Coast (PPQ)

Kapiti Coast Airport is the closest alternative, convenient for travelers in northern Wellington suburbs.

📍 ~50 km from Wellington (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$408

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a major international gateway with an extensive route network and high reliability.

📍 ~310 km from Wellington (requires ferry or separate flight).

💸 Flights from ~$115

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui Airport is an alternative for regional domestic travel, located on the same island as Wellington.

📍 ~155 km from Wellington (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$311

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson Airport is a major regional airport with good connectivity to other South and North Island hubs.

📍 ~130 km from Wellington (requires crossing the Cook Strait).

💸 Flights from ~$234

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$5,466

From ZQN

Elite

Jul 03

Wellington, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$5,558

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Queenstown to Wellington is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price was around $195. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $332. For bookings made 60+ days in advance, the average price was $273, which is similar to prices for flights booked 14-27 days out, also at $273.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Queenstown to Wellington was considered to be $139 or less. The median price for this route was $240. Prices exceeding $335 were in the top 25% of all observed prices. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Wellington have been November and December. In November, the median price was $69, while in December, it was $87. January was also relatively inexpensive with a median price of $148. The annual median price for this route was $240, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Insights for flights from Queenstown to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Queenstown to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Wellington

Direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Queenstown to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Queenstown to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Queenstown to Wellington

Queenstown - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $69

Median flight time is 5h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Queenstown main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

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