Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington from $61 ZQN → WLG
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest return found recently is $95 with Jetstar, 28 Nov – 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Jetstar, 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $61, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $95, 28 Nov to 2 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, one-way fares from $61 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air New Zealand, Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 20 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$95
28 Nov – 2 Dec · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · Return leaves 9:10 a.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$95
28 Nov – 2 Dec · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · Return leaves 9:10 a.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$95 28 Nov – 2 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 7 days, 5 Nov to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $91 to $95.
At $95, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
7 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov – 2 Dec | $95 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $87 to $130.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$61
26 Feb 2027 · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 11:15 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$61
26 Feb 2027 · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 11:15 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$61 26 Feb 2027found 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 $39 to $139.
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 3 departure dates from 14 Dec to 26 Feb 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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
28 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | $146 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $113 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Feb 2027 | $61 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $61.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Queenstown to Wellington
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 28 Nov – 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Queenstown to Wellington?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 7 days of return prices, 5 Nov to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 57% 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 | $115 | $42 | +135% | 32 |
| 7–13 days | $49 | $39 | Cheapest seen | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $49 | $39 | +0% | 29 |
| 30–59 days | $49 | $44 | +0% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $49 | $49 | +0% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $59 | $51 | +20% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Queenstown → Nelson
125 km from Wellington
$160
$99 more than flying to Wellington
16 Nov · ZQN → NSN · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Nov – 2 Dec. 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 Queenstown to Wellington?
The cheapest return found recently is $95 with Jetstar, 28 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Queenstown to Wellington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Jetstar, 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $87 to $130.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $61, 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Wellington?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Queenstown to Wellington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $95 with Jetstar, 28 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $61 with Jetstar, 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Wellington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 26 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Wellington?
Between 14 Dec and 26 Feb 2027, Air New Zealand has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 1.
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