Cheap flights from Wellington to Queenstown

13 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 1h 25m in the air, 399 mi (642 km). Tickets from $37.

Flights from Wellington to Queenstown

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Wellington to Queenstown at a glance

flight time, from 1h 20m to 1h 25m
1h 25m
straight-line distance
399 mi (642 km)
flights a week
13
flight today
1
first and last departure
09:10 - 17:10
lowest price, nonstop, 15 November
$37
average across months
$70
airlines
2

Wellington to Queenstown ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $37. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is December 2026: from $125. The average across months is $70.

Wellington to Queenstown flight schedule

13 flights a week, 1 today, 4 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
JQ 279
Jetstar
09:10 Wellington International
10:35 Queenstown
1h 25m
Wed, Fri, Sun
Airbus A320
JQ 279
Jetstar
09:25 Wellington International
10:50 Queenstown
1h 25m
Sat
Airbus A320
NZ 605
Air New Zealand
09:25 Wellington International
10:50 Queenstown
1h 25m
Daily
Airbus A320
NZ 1255
Air New Zealand
16:10 Wellington International
17:35 Queenstown
1h 25m
Fri
Airbus A320
NZ 1257
Air New Zealand
17:10 Wellington International
18:35 Queenstown
1h 25m
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 279
Jetstar
08:25 Wellington International
09:50 Queenstown
1h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
NZ 1255
Air New Zealand
14:35 Wellington International
16:00 Queenstown
1h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
NZ 1257
Air New Zealand
17:15 Wellington International
18:40 Queenstown
1h 25m
Selected dates
Airbus A320
JQ 281
Jetstar
13:55 Wellington International
15:15 Queenstown
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 Wellington to Queenstown

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

Airports

Where flights from Wellington to Queenstown depart and land

Departure from Wellington

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

Arrival in Queenstown

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

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
A nonstop flight takes 1 hour 25 minutes on average, from 1h 20m to 1h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is Queenstown from Wellington?
399 mi (642 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Wellington to Queenstown?
Air New Zealand (9 a week) and Jetstar (4 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Wellington to Queenstown?
1 flight today and 13 a week, about 1.9 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Wellington to Queenstown?
The first departure is at 09:10 (JQ279), the last at 17:10 (NZ1257). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?
November 2026: tickets from $37. The most expensive is December 2026, from $125.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Wellington to Queenstown?
15 November 2026 (Sunday): from $37 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Wellington to Queenstown?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $37 on 15 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
Which Wellington airport do flights to Queenstown leave from?
Wellington International (13 a week).