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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$138, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027$138JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$37, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

15 Nov: $37, found 6 days ago18 Nov: $56, found 5 days ago20 Nov: $53, found 3 days ago21 Nov: $37, found 2 days ago4 Jan 2027: $122, found 2 days ago11 Jan 2027: $142, found 3 days ago12 Jan 2027: $102, found 3 days ago13 Jan 2027: $41, found 5 days ago15 Jan 2027: $41, found 5 days ago16 Jan 2027: $61, found 5 days ago12 Mar 2027: $80, found 3 days agoNovJanMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov$37JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$56JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$53JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
21 Nov$37JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
4 Jan 2027$122Air New ZealandWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
11 Jan 2027$142JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jan 2027$102Air New ZealandWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
13 Jan 2027$41JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$41JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
16 Jan 2027$61JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
12 Mar 2027$80JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $37.

November 2026From $37Cheapest seen4 departure dates15 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $416 departure dates13 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $801 departure date12 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$245$245+84%8
60–89 days$212$212+59%8
90–179 days$133$133Cheapest seen8

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$68$37+56%40
7–13 days$44$35+1%37
14–29 days$44$35Cheapest seen24
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