Cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington

14 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 1h 20m in the air, 399 mi (642 km). Tickets from $105, nonstop from $118.

Flights from Queenstown to Wellington

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Queenstown to Wellington at a glance

flight time, nonstop
1h 20m
straight-line distance
399 mi (642 km)
flights a week
14
flight today
1
first and last departure
11:15 - 19:20
lowest price, with a connection, 11 February
$105
lowest nonstop price
$118
airlines
2

Queenstown to Wellington ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $105. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $266. The average across months is $194.

Queenstown to Wellington flight schedule

14 flights a week, 1 today, 3 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
JQ 278
Jetstar
11:15 Queenstown
12:35 Wellington International
1h 20m
Wed, Fri, Sun
Airbus A320
JQ 278
Jetstar
11:35 Queenstown
12:55 Wellington International
1h 20m
Sat
Airbus A320
NZ 600
Air New Zealand
11:35 Queenstown
12:55 Wellington International
1h 20m
Daily
Airbus A320
NZ 608
Air New Zealand
16:05 Queenstown
17:25 Wellington International
1h 20m
Tue
Airbus A320
NZ 1268
Air New Zealand
18:20 Queenstown
19:40 Wellington International
1h 20m
Fri
Airbus A320
NZ 1272
Air New Zealand
19:20 Queenstown
20:40 Wellington International
1h 20m
Sun
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 19 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
JQ 278
Jetstar
10:30 Queenstown
11:50 Wellington International
1h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
NZ 1268
Air New Zealand
16:45 Queenstown
18:05 Wellington International
1h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
NZ 1272
Air New Zealand
19:25 Queenstown
20:45 Wellington International
1h 20m
Selected dates
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Queenstown to Wellington

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Queenstown to Wellington depart and land

Departure from Queenstown

14 flights a week, 0 mi (0 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Wellington

14 flights a week, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Wellington?
A nonstop flight takes 1 hour 20 minutes on average.
How far is Wellington from Queenstown?
399 mi (642 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Queenstown to Wellington?
Air New Zealand (10 a week) and Jetstar (4 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Queenstown to Wellington?
1 flight today and 14 a week, about 2 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Queenstown to Wellington?
The first departure is at 11:15 (JQ278), the last at 19:20 (NZ1272). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?
February 2027: tickets from $105. The most expensive is November 2026, from $266.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?
11 February 2027 (Thursday): from $105 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Queenstown to Wellington?
Air New Zealand: nonstop tickets from $118 on 11 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
Which Queenstown airport do flights to Wellington leave from?
Queenstown (14 a week).