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$82 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl (AKL-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Queenstown.
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08:15 - 10:10AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
10:45 - 12:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$153Jetstar
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Tue, 13 May - Thu, 15 May
08:15 - 10:10AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$155Jetstar
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Tue, 13 May - Fri, 16 May
14:20 - 16:10AKL-ZQN
1h 50mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$189Jetstar
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Mon, 5 May - Thu, 8 May
08:15 - 10:10AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$191Jetstar
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Wed, 7 May - Thu, 8 May
08:15 - 10:10AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$193Jetstar
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Sun, 4 May - Thu, 8 May
14:40 - 16:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
07:00 - 08:50ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$198Air New Zealand
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Wed, 11 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
06:40 - 08:35AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
16:50 - 18:40ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
Fri, 2 May - Thu, 8 May
07:10 - 09:05AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
12:45 - 14:35ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$205Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
19:20 - 21:15AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
16:05 - 22:00ZQN-AKL
5h 55m1 stop
$294Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
19:20 - 21:15AKL-ZQN
1h 55mdirect
20:25 - 22:15ZQN-AKL
1h 50mdirect
$300Air New Zealand
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Wed, 19 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar

Flights from Auckland to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Queenstown on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Auckland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Queenstown is June, where tickets cost $223 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $407 and $387 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Queenstown?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $247, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Queenstown

When to book flights from Auckland to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Queenstown

  • What’s the easiest way to get to the city from Queenstown Airport?

    Hop on a public bus and you can arrive in the city centre in roughly 25 minutes. Orbus operates buses that leave from directly outside the terminal and depart every 15 minutes until midnight. Look for the number 1 bus labelled Fernhill, it will take you all the way to Camp St in the centre. The price for a one-way adult ticket is NZ$ 10 approx. and can be purchased from the bus driver.

  • Where are the car rental agencies located at Queenstown Airport?

    All car rental companies have their offices located next to the baggage claim section of the terminal. There is a range of major rental agencies to choose from, such as Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Budget.

  • Is Queenstown Airport wheelchair accessible?

    The airport is adequately designed to allow ease of access for those in a wheelchair. There are automatic doors throughout the terminal, and there are specified spaces for mobility parking in both the express 20-minute pick-up zone and 60-minute parking bay.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown was $46 for a one-way ticket and $86 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Queenstown?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Queenstown?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $423 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $247 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $124 or less one-way and $213 or less round-trip.
  • Try to snare a window seat when flying between Auckland (AKL) and Queenstown (ZQN), as the flight path crosses over the Southern Alps and you should be treated to an impressive aerial view of the snow-capped mountains.
  • Jetstar does not provide a complimentary meal when flying from Auckland to Queenstown in economy class, but there is a café menu available to purchase from. Jetstar only accepts credit card as a payment option onboard for the café menu.
  • Air New Zealand also does not offer a meal included in the price of the flight, however they do provide complimentary tea, coffee and water. Packaged snack foods such as sandwiches, potato chips and chocolate are available for purchase through the inflight entertainment system.
  • Queenstown Airport is located approximately 8 km from the central business district of the city and also serves surrounding towns such as Glenorchy and Wanaka.
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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air China, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

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Top airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 485 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

8.0 ExcellentSamuel, Jan 2025AKL - ZQN
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The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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