Cheap flights from Queenstown to Auckland

One-way fares from $96 · ZQN → AKL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Auckland → Queenstown
Cheapest fare
$96

Jetstar · Wed, 16 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $96

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 45m

1,040 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Auckland

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $99
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $96
  3. January 2027 $147
  4. February 2027 $121
  5. March 2027 $153

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart13:25 Wed, 16 DecZQN → AKL 1h 50m · Direct
$96one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart13:25 Thu, 17 DecZQN → AKL 1h 50m · Direct
$119one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart13:25 Fri, 25 DecZQN → AKL 1h 50m · Direct
$129one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart18:20 Thu, 24 DecZQN → AKL 1h 50m · Direct
$135one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:35 Sat, 12 DecZQN → AKL 2h 25m · 1 stop
$163one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart10:45 Thu, 10 DecZQN → AKL 1h 50m · Direct
$166one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:15 Fri, 11 DecZQN → AKL 2h 20m · 1 stop
$188one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:15 Wed, 2 DecZQN → AKL 2h 25m · 1 stop
$206one way, per person
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About flights from Queenstown to Auckland

Queenstown (ZQN) and Auckland (AKL) are about 1,040 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $96, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $96 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $96 to $153.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Auckland?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $96 one way.

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Auckland?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Auckland?

A direct flight takes about 1h 45m. Queenstown and Auckland are around 1,040 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown to Auckland?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

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