Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown from $37 WLG → ZQN
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Jetstar, 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $37 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $37, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $138, 1 Sept 2027 to 4 Sept 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $37 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$138
1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 4:05 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$138
1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 4:05 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 10 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $133 to $245.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 | $138 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $41 to $91.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$37
21 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 9:25 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$37
21 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 9:25 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$37 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $35 to $48.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates from 15 Nov to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 21 Nov, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $37 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $56 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $53 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $37 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $122 | Air New Zealand | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $142 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jan 2027 | $102 | Air New Zealand | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $41 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $41 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $61 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $80 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $37.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Wellington to Queenstown
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Wellington to Queenstown?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 10 Oct and 11 Nov (26 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $245 | $245 | +84% | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $212 | $212 | +59% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $133 | $133 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $68 | $37 | +56% | 40 |
| 7–13 days | $44 | $35 | +1% | 37 |
| 14–29 days | $44 | $35 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $48 | $43 | +10% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $55 | $41 | +26% | 37 |
| 90–179 days | $53 | $52 | +22% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $64 | $64 | +47% | 9 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Jetstar, 1 Sept 2027 to 4 Sept 2027, found 7 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $37 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $41 to $91.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $37, 15 Nov, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
In 26 days of prices between 10 Oct and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $138 with Jetstar, 1 Sept 2027 to 4 Sept 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $37 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 21 Nov, takes 1 h 25 min from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Wellington to Queenstown?
Between 15 Nov and 12 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 11 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work