Queenstown to Auckland ZQN → AKL
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest return found recently is $113 with Jetstar, 10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027, found 10 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $56 with Jetstar, 15 Dec, found 4 hours ago.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$113
10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 1:35 p.m. · Return leaves 2:25 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 10 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$113
10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 1:35 p.m. · Return leaves 2:25 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 10 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$113 10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027found 10 hours agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $111 to $278.
24 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?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 40-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 | $113 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 10 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $80 to $137.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$56
15 Dec · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 10:45 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$56
15 Dec · Jetstar
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 10:45 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$56 15 Decfound 4 hours agoOpen this trip
$55 16 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $52 to $55.
At $56, the cheapest one-way 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 one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 19 departure dates from 21 Oct to 28 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec, 16 Dec costs $55: $1 less than the cheapest found recently.
Jetstar · Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) · nonstop · found 4 days ago
Every date we hold
116 fares on 19 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | $145 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 24 Oct | $61 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $181 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov | $76 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Nov | $83 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Nov | $139 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Nov | $93 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Nov | $68 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $212 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $135 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $106 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $89 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $90 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $56 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 hours ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $55 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $210 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 14 Feb 2027 | $122 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 23 Feb 2027 | $84 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Mar 2027 | $124 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $55.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Queenstown to Auckland
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 10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Queenstown to Auckland?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $111 | $111 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $133 | $133 | +20% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $217 | $136 | +96% | 24 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 74% 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 | $208 | $52 | +278% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $55 | $52 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $61 | $54 | +11% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $55 | $54 | +0% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $64 | $55 | +16% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $67 | $63 | +22% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $75 | $64 | +36% | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 May 2027 – 19 Jun 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