Auckland to Queenstown AKL → ZQN
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest return found recently is $192 with Jetstar, 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 28 Nov, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $148 to $185.
Cheapest return found recently
$192
15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 8:15 a.m. · Return leaves 4:55 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$192
15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 8:15 a.m. · Return leaves 4:55 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$192 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
$121 12 Dec – 18 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $104 to $123.
At $192, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 31 Oct to 15 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct – 13 Nov | $173 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 3 Dec | $164 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 3 Dec | $177 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 18 Dec | $121 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 | $198 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 | $132 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 | $192 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $121.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 22 departure dates is usually $56 to $89.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$42
28 Nov · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 11:00 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$42
28 Nov · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 11:00 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$42 28 Novfound todayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $42 to $49.
At $42, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 22 departure dates from 20 Oct to 31 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 28 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 22 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $92 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $121 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Oct | $78 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov | $61 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $51 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $42 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $56 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $44 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $52 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $68 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $95 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $214 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $163 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $108 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $56 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $71 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $71 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $60 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Mar 2027 | $71 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 16 Mar 2027 | $65 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 May 2027 | $59 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 May 2027 | $55 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $42.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Auckland to Queenstown
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Auckland to Queenstown?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $112 | $112 | +7% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $174 | $110 | +65% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $117 | $105 | +11% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $105 | $104 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $137 | $105 | +31% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $134 | $132 | +28% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $167 | $123 | +59% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $57 | $48 | +21% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $51 | $48 | +9% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $47 | $45 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $53 | $42 | +13% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $56 | $55 | +19% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $59 | $55 | +26% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $93 | $55 | +98% | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work