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Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown from £49

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ZQN
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£99

One-way from

£49

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£155

Good round-trip deal

£54 or less

Good one-way deal

£53 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/6-10/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Auckland to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sun 12/1007:55AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1013:05ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2£99
Wed 19/1108:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 19/1116:55ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 19/2£100
Sun 14/1220:45AKL - ZQN
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1216:55ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£150

Find flights from Auckland to Queenstown within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Auckland

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/6

07:55-09:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/8

07:00-08:50

Nonstop1h 50m

£99

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/3

10:30-15:15

1 stop4h 45m

£102

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/4

10:25-22:15

1 stop11h 50m

£164

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

£49

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/3

06:40-08:35

Nonstop1h 55m

£129

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Auckland to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Wednesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Auckland to Queenstown. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Queenstown Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Queenstown from Auckland Intl. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 49 daily flights to Queenstown from 2 different airlines. 1h 55m is how long a flight from Auckland to Queenstown Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 42 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand (£99), and Jetstar (£102) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Queenstown are Turkish Airlines (94%), Virgin Atlantic (94%) and United Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    While on average a flight from Auckland to Queenstown is generally £125, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £36. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay £62 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.
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JetstarCheapest£79Average£121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£108Average£194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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