Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown

AKL — ZQN
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 12,689
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 265,334 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 38,407 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Queenstown at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Saturday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 17 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar from Auckland to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Queenstown round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Queenstown is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 8,659 on this airline. Jetstar is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Queenstown on time: United Airlines (92%), EVA Air (86%), Virgin Atlantic (86%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Auckland to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Auckland to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 17 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest₹ 8,659Average₹ 12,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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