Wellington to Queenstown (WLG–ZQN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
WLG–ZQN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF | 7 | 32A | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | EY, QF |
| JQ Jetstar Also: QF | 3 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Queenstown from Wellington
| Metric | WLG→ZQN | CHC→ZQN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WLG | – | 189 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 47 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
WLG: NZST · ZQN: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown.
WLG–ZQN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WLG to ZQN
Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WLG to ZQN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WLG to ZQN is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 398 miles (640 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Christchurch, Auckland and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Christchurch (CHC).