Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown

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Sat, 12 Dec

Auckland AKL → Queenstown ZQN

from £39

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Sun, 13 Dec

Auckland AKL → Queenstown ZQN

from £56

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Mon, 14 Dec

Auckland AKL → Queenstown ZQN

from £82

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Direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown

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5Direct flights per week
0.71Daily average
SundayBusiest day

Key info about flying to Queenstown

Depart from

Auckland

Arrive to

Queenstown

Flights per week

221

Flight distance

1025 km

Airlines that fly from Auckland to Queenstown

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center

Queenstown is served by Queenstown Airport (ZQN), located just 8 km east of the city center. This compact South Island destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and private transfers. The scenic drive into town takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Given Queenstown's popularity as a tourist destination, transport options are well-established and readily available year-round.

Notes:

  • Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Queenstown Airport is compact with all ground transport options located outside the terminal building.
  • During peak ski season (June to September) and summer holidays, allow extra time for potential traffic delays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Queenstown

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C8°C
February19°C8°C
March17°C6°C
April13°C4°C
May9°C2°C
June6°C0°C
July4°C-1°C
August6°C0°C
September8°C0°C
October11°C2°C
November15°C4°C
December17°C7°C
Hottest Month
19°C
February
Coldest month
-1°C
July
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
82%
20°C8°C
14 Nov
13°C3°C
Sunday
8 Nov
85%
18°C7°C
15 Nov
82%
10°C4°C
Monday
9 Nov
59%
16°C8°C
16 Nov
74%
8°C0°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
74%
17°C5°C
17 Nov
83%
10°C2°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
86%
15°C4°C
18 Nov
28%
12°C4°C
Thursday
12 Nov
42%
13°C5°C
19 Nov
13%
13°C2°C
Friday
13 Nov
57%
13°C7°C
20 Nov
32%
13°C4°C
The distance between Auckland and Queenstown is 1025 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, and China Southern Airlines. Auckland and Queenstown have 221 direct flights per week.

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