Wellington to Queenstown (WLG–ZQN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY4628
EY Etihad
32A
9:15 AM
NZDT
10:40 AM
NZDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4623
EY Etihad
32A
1:55 PM
NZDT
3:20 PM
NZDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EY4561
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZDT
12:45 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY4562
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZDT
12:45 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY4550
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY4581
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY4498
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Wellington to Queenstown
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 398 mi 1h 25m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

WLG–ZQN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WLG–ZQN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 14 32A 1h25
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WLG to ZQN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to ZQN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Queenstown from Wellington

Nearby airports with service to Queenstown Airport.
Metric WLG→ZQN CHC→ZQN
Distance from WLG 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 56
Flight time 1h 25m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of WLG with service to Queenstown Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Queenstown is 0 hours the same as Wellington.
WLG: NZDT · ZQN: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown.
Distance & Flight Time
398 mi / 640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

WLG–ZQN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to Queenstown route.
Route details
Distance398 mi / 640 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to ZQN flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to Queenstown Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 398 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from WLG to ZQN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OOL, CHC, AKL, MEL, SYD and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZQN to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from WLG to ZQN

Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WLG to ZQN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WLG to ZQN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 398 miles (640 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Christchurch (CHC).