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Cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Queenstown

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 25 mFlights between Wellington and Queenstown take, on average, 1 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£27Cheapest price for a flight between Wellington and Queenstown found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportWellington International AirportWhen flying from Wellington to Queenstown

Destination airportQueenstown AirportFor the route from Wellington to Queenstown

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Wellington to Queenstown

Airlines flying this routeJetstar, Air New ZealandAirline(s) with flights between Wellington to Queenstown

One-way average Price£105The average price for a flight Wellington - Queenstown at Opodo is £105, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Queenstown when departing from Wellington

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 2.42 NZD

1 NZD = 0.41 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 404 mi

Wellington airports

Queenstown airports

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Wellington to Queenstown flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Wellington to Queenstown (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £27, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Wellington to Queenstown takes roughly 1 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Wellington–Queenstown route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The weather in Queenstown

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Queenstown, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly -1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 22ºC
Lows: down to -2ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Wellington to Queenstown

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Wellington to Queenstown:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Queenstown. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Wellington to Queenstown

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

When you fly from Wellington to Queenstown the average price is £105. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Wellington to Queenstown is 27 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

The most popular months to book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown are August, September and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Wellington to Queenstown?

The best time of the year to go to Queenstown when flying from Wellington depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Queenstown from Wellington in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Wellington - Queenstown.

How long does the flight take to go from Wellington to Queenstown?

The total flight time between Wellington and Queenstown is of around 1 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 403.84 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Queenstown compared to Wellington?

While in Wellington temperatures can reach an average of 18º ºC in summer, Queenstown can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Queenstown, compared to the 10º ºC average in Wellington.

Which are the airlines with flights from Wellington to Queenstown?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Wellington to Queenstown are:

Air New Zealand.
Jetstar.

Air New Zealand

Jetstar

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