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Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Auckland to Queenstown

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Auckland to Queenstown over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 66 and round-trip tickets from CAD 131.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Auckland to Queenstown Flights

The distance between Auckland and Queenstown is 1,037.19km. It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Queenstown. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 66
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 131
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,037.19km
Average flight time1 hour 55 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Queenstown route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Auckland to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Auckland to Queenstown in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is March, with an average price of CAD 124. The most expensive month is usually February, with average prices reaching CAD 235.

CAD 235
CAD 180
CAD 124
CAD 69
    Cheapest
  • CAD 154
    Jun
  • CAD 159
    Jul
  • CAD 139
    Aug
  • CAD 155
    Sep
  • CAD 139
    Oct
  • CAD 153
    Nov
  • CAD 195
    Dec
  • CAD 141
    Jan
  • CAD 235
    Feb
  • CAD 124
    Mar
  • CAD 153
    Apr
  • CAD 125
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Average price of return flights from Auckland to Queenstown purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Auckland to Queenstown, with an average price of CAD 274. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 515.

CAD 515
CAD 395
CAD 274
CAD 154
    Cheapest
  • CAD 401
    Jun
  • CAD 379
    Jul
  • CAD 403
    Aug
  • CAD 398
    Sep
  • CAD 303
    Oct
  • CAD 398
    Nov
  • CAD 515
    Dec
  • CAD 439
    Jan
  • CAD 391
    Feb
  • CAD 510
    Mar
  • CAD 480
    Apr
  • CAD 274
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Auckland to Queenstown on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 215
CAD 178
CAD 141
CAD 104
  • CAD 158
    Mon
  • CAD 141
    Tue
  • CAD 147
    Wed
  • CAD 190
    Thu
  • CAD 215
    Fri
  • CAD 163
    Sat
  • CAD 163
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as CAD 66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to ZQN on Tue, Jul 21), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 131 departing on Wed, Jun 17 and returning on Fri, Jun 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 55 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from Auckland to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ635 (09:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Queenstown, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jul 21, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 66.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Queenstown travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Queenstown on June 13, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at CAD 129.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Auckland Airport to Queenstown Airport (AKL-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Auckland is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Which airlines operate the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Auckland to Queenstown on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Auckland to Queenstown is Air New Zealand/EVA Air/Etihad Airways, operating 51 flights per week.

12
25
38
51
Air New Zealand
51
Air New Zealand
EVA Air
51
EVA Air
Etihad Airways
51
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
42
Qantas Airways
Air China
33
Air China
Jetstar Airways
25
Jetstar Airways

How many flights fly from Auckland to Queenstown each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Auckland to Queenstown on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Auckland to Queenstown are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

256
198
140
82
Highest
177
Mon
140
Tue
161
Wed
184
Thu
256
Fri
223
Sat
237
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Real-time pricing updates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.