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Flight deals from Queenstown to Wellington

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $132. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Wellington.$132 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Wellington.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Wellington.$133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Wellington.$133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Wellington.$134 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.

Wellington.$135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.

Wellington.$142 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Wellington.$168 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Wellington.$176 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Wellington.$188 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.

Wellington.$197 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

Wellington.$229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Wellington.$234 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Wellington.$242 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.

Wellington.$266 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $266, select.

Wellington.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Wellington

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Queenstown to Wellington flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Direct flights from Queenstown to Wellington

Queenstown to Wellington: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Queenstown to Wellington below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Wellington.

Queenstown to Wellington: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$132
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	42

Finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Wellington: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Queenstown to Wellington?

The best price we found for a return flight from Queenstown to Wellington is $132. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Queenstown to Wellington.

Which airlines fly direct from Queenstown to Wellington?

Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas fly direct from Queenstown to Wellington.

How many flights are there a week from Queenstown to Wellington?

As of August 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Queenstown to Wellington.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Wellington?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Wellington is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport on Friday, 11 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Wellington?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wellington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Wellington?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wellington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown Airport to Wellington with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Wellington.

Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington Airport (WLG): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Queenstown.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 16:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your ZQN to WLG flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating ZQN to WLG flights, with 79.87% of its services landing on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington Airport (WLG)

$57 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport flight. A return flight starts at $132. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZQN to WLG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from ZQN to WLG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport.

Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Queenstown Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Queenstown Airport from central Queenstown, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ZQN:

Arriving at Wellington Airport (WLG)

If you're landing on a late Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near WLG:
Follow your own route with a Wellington Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from mode homes, Europcar or Big Value and venture far and wide through Wellington and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Wellington Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Wellington Airport (WLG) to central Wellington

Wellington Airport to central Wellington has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Wellington Airport (WLG)

April is the most popular month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Wellington in March.
When reserving your flight from Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZQN to WLG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

You've done Wellington, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its leading attractions. From Rangitoto Island to Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.