AKL - ZQN

C$ 80 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 151
Overall average: C$ 251
Jetstar
Sat 7/3Fri 13/3
AKL - ZQN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 80
Typical prices: C$ 99-C$ 186
Jetstar
Sat 31/1
AKL - ZQN • Direct
When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown (AKL-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Queenstown 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 151Jetstar
Sat, 28 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Jetstar Logo
7:05 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 155Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 159Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
8:15 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 162Jetstar
Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Jetstar Logo
3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 167Jetstar
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Jetstar Logo
10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 170Jetstar
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Jetstar Logo
3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 174Jetstar
Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Jetstar Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 178Jetstar
Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Jetstar Logo
8:15 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 182Jetstar
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Jetstar Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
AKL
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ZQN
1h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
ZQN
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AKL
1h 50mdirect
C$ 184Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Queenstown flights

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 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 October, where tickets cost C$ 175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 283 and C$ 268 respectively.

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, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 80
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 C$ 80 for a one-way ticket and C$ 151 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Queenstown is Queenstown Intl.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Queenstown.

  • 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 C$ 568 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 215 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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 C$ 92 or less one-way and C$ 209 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to Queenstown?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Reviews of the 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 551 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - CHC
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The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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