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Wed, Jun 10
Auckland AKLQueenstown ZQN
£45
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Thu, Jun 18
Auckland AKLQueenstown ZQN
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Mon, Jun 8
Auckland AKLQueenstown ZQN
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Tue, Jun 9
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Sun, Jun 7
Auckland AKLQueenstown ZQN
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Thu, Jun 18 – Mon, Jun 22
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sat, Jun 20
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£45

Cheapest round-trip

£89

Average round-trip

£96

Nonstop flights in May

£45 – £277

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle buses.

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.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

$15-$20 (NZD 15–20 (~USD 9–12); varies by drop-off location)

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-35 min

$18-$25 (NZD 18–25 (~USD 11–15); door-to-door service)

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

$35-$55 (NZD 35–55 (~USD 21–33); metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest option

10-20 min

$25-$45 (NZD 25–45 (~USD 15–27); surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-15 min

$50-$120 (NZD 50–120 (~USD 30–72) per day; varies by provider)

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

10-20 min

$80-$150 (NZD 80–150 (~USD 48–90); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or luxury travel

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

Key info about flying to Queenstown

Depart from
Auckland
Arrive to
Queenstown
Average flights per week
184
Flight distance
1025 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Air New Zealand
------1---266
Jetstar Airways
------------243
Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Air New Zealand
6436547
Jetstar Airways
3332343
Weekly flights: 56 totalDaily flights: 8 averageMost flights: Sunday 7 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Air New Zealand
5533345
Jetstar Airways
3343144
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Air New Zealand
6556766
Jetstar Airways
3333333
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Friday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
June5°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
258
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
99%
11°C5°C
16 May
12°C-1°C
Sunday
10 May
92%
8°C-1°C
17 May
11°C-2°C
Monday
11 May
10°C-3°C
18 May
11°C-3°C
Tuesday
12 May
12°C-3°C
19 May
12°C-2°C
Wednesday
13 May
13°C-2°C
20 May
11°C-3°C
Thursday
14 May
13°C0°C
21 May
12°C-1°C
Friday
15 May
13°C-1°C
22 May
11°C0°C
The distance between Auckland and Queenstown is 1025 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Auckland and Queenstown have 184 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Queenstown?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Queenstown takes around 1.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Auckland and Queenstown?
The flight distance between Auckland and Queenstown is 1025 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Queenstown?
Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Queenstown. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane, Edinburgh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and London, Sydney, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Gold Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Bangkok, Manila, San Francisco, Denpasar, Phuket City, Canberra, Ko Samui, Hanoi.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Rotorua Regional, Whangarei, Taupo, Tauranga, Whakatane.
What airports are near Queenstown?
The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Queenstown?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Queenstown with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Queenstown?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Queenstown depart?
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