What to know about flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

The distance between Queenstown and Auckland is approximately 1,037.19km. The average flight time between Queenstown and Auckland is 1 hour 50 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£38
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways ZQN-AKL 1h 50m · Direct Thu, Oct 15
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Cheapest return
£76
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways ZQN-AKL 1h 50m · Direct Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,037.19km
Flight distance
1h 50m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Queenstown to Auckland over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £38 and round-trip from £76. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Queenstown to Auckland operate an average of 49 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 51.3% on-time departure rate and a 93.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Queenstown to Auckland flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Queenstown to Auckland Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

Average price of one-way tickets from Queenstown to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Queenstown to Auckland, fares are lowest in June (£67) and highest in February (£148).

£148
£108
£67
£27
    Cheapest
  • £90
    Sep
  • £95
    Oct
  • £95
    Nov
  • £87
    Dec
  • £143
    Jan
  • £148
    Feb
  • £132
    Mar
  • £128
    Apr
  • £79
    May
  • £67
    Jun
  • £85
    Jul
  • £86
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

Average price of return tickets from Queenstown to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland, fares are lowest in March (£136) and highest in February (£425).

£425
£281
£136
0
    Cheapest
  • £150
    Sep
  • £163
    Oct
  • £277
    Nov
  • £275
    Dec
  • £198
    Jan
  • £425
    Feb
  • £136
    Mar
  • £161
    Apr
  • £178
    May
  • £177
    Jun
  • £390
    Jul
  • £149
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £38 (for example, ZQN–AKL on Thu, Oct 15). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from £76, departing on Tue, Sep 8 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL) takes an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 78 direct flights operate each week between Queenstown and Auckland. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – NZ620 (departure at 13:16)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Queenstown to Auckland on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Oct 15, with one-way fares from just £38.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Auckland.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Auckland is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Auckland on September 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £34.
  • Flights to Auckland can arrive at: Auckland Airport (AKL). The most common route connects Queenstown Airport and Auckland Airport (ZQN–AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Queenstown is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Queenstown to Auckland is £88. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Queenstown to Auckland is £151. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Queenstown and Auckland, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Queenstown to Auckland. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.