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Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown

AKL — ZQN
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 13,202

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,592 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (₹ 251,760 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 34,643 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl.
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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.
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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 12 September 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 September 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.

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 September 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
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Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

    Flights from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl have been viewed 29 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 ₹ 8,709 on this airline. Jetstar is priced at 39% 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: LATAM Airlines (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%), Air New Zealand (90%).

  • 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 September 2025.
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JetstarCheapest₹ 8,709Average₹ 13,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Queenstown from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

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