On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Auckland to Queenstown. The direct distance between the cities is 1,043 km, and regular air service is maintained with a frequency of about 51 flights per week.
Flights are operated by Air New Zealand (NZ) and Jetstar (JQ). To find the best deals, use the low price calendar, and before your trip, check how to get to the airport at your point of departure.
The table shows direct flights Auckland → Queenstown on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. Departures from Auckland Airport airports, arrivals at Queenstown Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Auckland — Queenstown by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 202 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 249 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Auckland → Queenstown, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 572 | high | May | AED 331 | low | Sep | AED 421 | medium |
| Feb | AED 511 | high | Jun | AED 361 | low | Oct | AED 451 | medium |
| Mar | AED 451 | medium | Jul | AED 572 | high | Nov | AED 451 | medium |
| Apr | AED 421 | medium | Aug | AED 542 | high | Dec | AED 542 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Queenstown vary significantly throughout the year: the warmest month is January, with an average high of +17.6°C, while the coldest is July, when daytime temperatures average only +2°C.
The lowest flight price was recorded in October, starting AED 202. Prices peak in February, when tickets start AED 249, and in January with prices starting AED 234.
As a compromise between price and comfort, consider traveling in December or March. It is recommended to avoid September for nature trips due to the highest rainfall (over 195 mm) and frequent weather changes.
Two main airlines operate regular flights on the Auckland — Queenstown route: Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Most flights are direct, allowing you to cover the distance as quickly as possible. You can view the exact schedule for specific days of the week and choose a convenient departure time in the interactive list below by clicking on the card of the airline you are interested in.
Flights Auckland — Queenstown depart from Auckland Airport and arrive at Queenstown Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour 50 minutes, considering the distance of 1,043 km and the specifics of the landing approach in the mountainous terrain.
The main carriers are Air New Zealand and the low-cost airline Jetstar, which together operate approximately 51 flights weekly.
Yes, most flights on this route are direct, making air travel the fastest way to move between the islands.
All flights land at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN). We recommend checking how to get from the airport to the city center in advance.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on the season and demand; you can always check the current minimum in the low price calendar on this page.
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