$89 Cheap Air New Zealand flights Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)

Scoring cheap one-way Air New Zealand flights from AKL to ZQN from $89 on Expedia is a cinch — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from $140 for your next break.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

June is one of the most affordable months to jet off to Queenstown with Air New Zealand. You could also find great deals on one-way and round-trip tickets in May.

Look for affordable Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) one to three months ahead of your day of departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare type and journey, the best day of the week to book a domestic flight is generally Sunday and the most expensive is typically Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book their travel on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Air New Zealand has direct flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), with 59 departures every week. Simply apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters while searching on Expedia to show all direct Air New Zealand flights to ZQN.

It takes around 1h 55m to fly nonstop from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) with Air New Zealand.

If you’re looking for flexibility, Saturday offers the most choice for Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN). Take your pick of 9 different departures.

Leaving AKL at 6:40AM UTC+13, the earliest Air New Zealand flight to ZQN arrives at 8:35AM UTC+13. Flying early means you’re less likely to experience delays.* Prefer to travel later? The last Air New Zealand flight from AKL to ZQN departs at 7:20PM UTC+13 and touches down at 9:15PM UTC+13.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) is the primary Queenstown hub for Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL).

Air New Zealand allows passengers to bring 1 checked-in bag weighing up to 50 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches on standard economy flights from AKL to ZQN. Additionally, you can bring 1 cabin bag with you in the cabin. This hand luggage must not exceed 46 inches and be no heavier than 22 lb. Baggage rules can vary depending on your fare type and cabin class, so double-check your booking or Air New Zealand’s website to avoid additional costs at the airport.

Air New Zealand makes traveling from AKL to ZQN more enjoyable with an excellent in-flight experience and top-tier customer service. You may even earn points with Air New Zealand Air Points. Be sure to sign up to Expedia’s free One Key™ rewards program to earn OneKeyCash™*, which can be redeemed on future trips.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Most likely, you’ll board an Airbus A320 for your Air New Zealand flight from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN). However, you may be switched to a different aircraft if there are operational changes.

It’s usually possible to cancel or reschedule your flight, although there may be additional charges if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Use Expedia’s “No cancel fee” and “Changes included” filters to find flights that won’t penalize you if you have to revise your plans. To update your itinerary, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more details.