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Flight deals from Queenstown to Auckland International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Queenstown to Auckland International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Auckland.$142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Auckland.$148 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Auckland International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Queenstown to Auckland International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from $386
May
from $147
Jun
from $146
Jul
from $143
Aug
from $147
Sep
from $147
Oct
from $156
Nov
from $193
Dec
from $212
Jan
from $249
Feb
from $184
Mar
from $165

Direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland International

Queenstown to Auckland International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Queenstown to Auckland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Auckland International.

Queenstown to Auckland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$143
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week291

Finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Auckland International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Queenstown to Auckland International is $142. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Queenstown to Auckland International.
Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and EVA Air fly direct from Queenstown to Auckland International.
As of April 2025, there are 291 flights per week flying from Queenstown to Auckland International.
The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Auckland International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Auckland International Airport on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Auckland International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Auckland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Auckland International.

Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Queenstown and Auckland are in the UTC+13 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Flights from ZQN to AKL start at 07:00 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 20:25 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 833 weekly Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your ZQN to AKL flight.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Jetstar is your gateway to discovering Auckland (and perhaps some other exciting corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.

  • Air New Zealand tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ZQN to AKL flights, with 84.9% of services arriving as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • $64 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts from $143. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from ZQN to AKL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from ZQN to AKL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport.

Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.

  • 79.18% of flights leaving from Queenstown Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central Queenstown to Queenstown Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ZQN:

Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)

Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland

  • Auckland Airport to the centre of Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Auckland. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Queenstown Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZQN to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are key highlights.

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