Flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Airport Airport (ZQN)

Q: How long does the flight from Auckland to Queenstown to take?

The flight from Auckland to Queenstown takes2 Hours 1 Minute.

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Airliners including Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Jetstar, Emirates, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Air China, Etihad Airways, EVA Air and Air New Zealand all offer direct flights between Auckland International to Queenstown. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 1 Minute.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

Travellers planning to fly from Auckland International Airport to Queenstown Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Auckland International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Queenstown Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Queenstown Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Auckland International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Queenstown Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Auckland International (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Air New Zealand	10	11	11	8	11	13	12	06:00	19:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
EVA Air	11	11	11	9	9	11	11	06:40	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Etihad Airways	11	11	11	8	10	11	10	06:40	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	9	7	8	6	6	6	7	09:30	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	7	7	7	6	7	7	7	06:40	17:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	06:40	17:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	5	4	5	3	2	3	4	06:40	11:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Jetstar	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	08:15	16:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	08:15	16:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	3	3	3	3	2	1	3	08:15	16:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Turkish Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	06:40	11:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	08:15	10:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
All Nippon Airways	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	06:40	11:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:55	07:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	13:25	16:35	VIEW FLIGHTS

Air New Zealand is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 76 a week with times that vary between 06:00 and 19:20.

To book your flight you can visit Air New Zealand on their website airnewzealand.co.nz. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

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