Queenstown to Auckland (ZQN–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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636 mi airlines 211/wk
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EY4580
EY Etihad
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3232
BR EVA
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
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NZ638
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4527
EY Etihad
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3226
BR EVA
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4484
EY Etihad
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4560
EY Etihad
32A
7:00 AM
NZDT
8:50 AM
NZDT
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BR3340
BR EVA
32Q
9:20 AM
NZDT
11:10 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4708
EY Etihad
32Q
9:20 AM
NZDT
11:10 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ614
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
9:20 AM
NZDT
11:10 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4792
EY Etihad
32A
10:35 AM
NZDT
12:25 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ612
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
10:35 AM
NZDT
12:25 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3324
BR EVA
32A
10:35 AM
NZDT
12:25 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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JQ292
JQ Jetstar
320
10:45 AM
NZDT
12:35 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4672
EY Etihad
32A
12:10 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ616
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
12:10 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3224
BR EVA
32A
12:10 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
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JQ296
JQ Jetstar
320
12:50 PM
NZDT
2:40 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ620
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
1:05 PM
NZDT
2:55 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3342
BR EVA
32A
1:05 PM
NZDT
2:55 PM
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EY4567
EY Etihad
32A
1:05 PM
NZDT
2:55 PM
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EY4543
EY Etihad
32A
1:05 PM
NZDT
2:55 PM
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EY4572
EY Etihad
32A
1:05 PM
NZDT
2:55 PM
NZDT
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BR3236
BR EVA
32Q
2:15 PM
NZDT
4:05 PM
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BR3242
BR EVA
32A
2:15 PM
NZDT
4:05 PM
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EY4640
EY Etihad
32Q
2:15 PM
NZDT
4:05 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3222
BR EVA
32Q
2:15 PM
NZDT
4:05 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4561
EY Etihad
321
3:05 PM
NZDT
4:55 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4558
EY Etihad
321
3:05 PM
NZDT
4:55 PM
NZDT
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BR3278
BR EVA
32Q
3:05 PM
NZDT
4:55 PM
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1h 50m
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EY4568
EY Etihad
32Q
3:05 PM
NZDT
4:55 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4537
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:55 PM
NZDT
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EY4750
EY Etihad
32A
5:20 PM
NZDT
7:10 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3238
BR EVA
32A
5:20 PM
NZDT
7:10 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ626
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
5:20 PM
NZDT
7:10 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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JQ298
JQ Jetstar
320
5:30 PM
NZDT
7:20 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4510
EY Etihad
320
6:00 PM
NZDT
7:50 PM
NZDT
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BR3252
BR EVA
32N
6:00 PM
NZDT
7:50 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ636
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
6:20 PM
NZDT
8:10 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3274
BR EVA
32Q
8:25 PM
NZDT
10:15 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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BR3254
BR EVA
32Q
8:25 PM
NZDT
10:15 PM
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EY4844
EY Etihad
32Q
8:25 PM
NZDT
10:15 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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NZ1211
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
6:00 AM
NZDT TT2
7:55 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4577
EY Etihad
320
6:10 AM
NZDT TD
8:05 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ611
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
6:40 AM
NZDT TD
8:35 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4739
EY Etihad
32Q
6:40 AM
NZDT TD
8:35 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3273
BR EVA
32Q
6:40 AM
NZDT TT2
8:35 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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JQ299
JQ Jetstar
320
7:05 AM
NZDT TT2
9:00 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3277
BR EVA
32A
7:55 AM
NZDT TD
9:50 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4621
EY Etihad
32A
7:55 AM
NZDT TT2
9:50 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ613
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
7:55 AM
NZDT TD
9:50 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EK7565
EK Emirates
320
8:15 AM
NZDT TD
10:05 AM
NZDT
1h 50m
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JQ295
JQ Jetstar
320
8:15 AM
NZDT TT2
10:05 AM
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1h 50m
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BR3263
BR EVA
32A
9:30 AM
NZDT TT2
11:25 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3259
BR EVA
32A
9:30 AM
NZDT TD
11:25 AM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ635
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
9:30 AM
NZDT TT2
11:25 AM
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1h 55m
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EY4540
EY Etihad
32A
9:30 AM
NZDT TD
11:25 AM
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1h 55m
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BR3289
BR EVA
32A
10:25 AM
NZDT TT2
12:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4745
EY Etihad
32A
10:25 AM
NZDT TT2
12:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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JQ297
JQ Jetstar
320
10:55 AM
NZDT TT2
12:57 PM
NZDT
2h 2m
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BR3317
BR EVA
32Q
11:35 AM
NZDT TD
1:30 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4643
EY Etihad
32Q
11:35 AM
NZDT TT2
1:30 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ619
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
11:35 AM
NZDT TD
1:30 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ637
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
12:25 PM
NZDT TT2
2:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3285
BR EVA
32Q
12:25 PM
NZDT TD
2:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4566
EY Etihad
32Q
12:25 PM
NZDT TT2
2:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3247
BR EVA
32A
1:25 PM
NZDT TT2
3:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4514
EY Etihad
32A
1:25 PM
NZDT TT2
3:20 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4749
EY Etihad
32A
2:40 PM
NZDT TT2
4:35 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3269
BR EVA
32A
2:40 PM
NZDT TT2
4:35 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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JQ293
JQ Jetstar
320
3:00 PM
NZDT TD
4:50 PM
NZDT
1h 50m
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EY4488
EY Etihad
32A
3:40 PM
NZDT TD
5:35 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4649
EY Etihad
32Q
5:45 PM
NZDT TT2
7:40 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ625
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
5:45 PM
NZDT TT2
7:40 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3283
BR EVA
32A
5:45 PM
NZDT TT2
7:40 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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BR3271
BR EVA
32A
7:20 PM
NZDT TD
9:15 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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NZ627
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
7:20 PM
NZDT TD
9:15 PM
NZDT
1h 55m
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EY4743
EY Etihad
32A
7:20 PM
NZDT TT2
9:15 PM
NZDT
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Queenstown to Auckland
4 carriers, 211 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 211 Flights/wk 636 mi 1h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

ZQN–AKL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, EVA Air and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 636 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZQN–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 75 320, 321, 32A, 32Q 1h50
BR EVA Air 71 32A, 32N, 32Q 1h50 Star Alliance
NZ Air New Zealand 44 32A, 32Q 1h50 Star Alliance
JQ Jetstar 21 320 1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY, JQ
321 Airbus A321 – EY
32A Airbus A320 – BR, EY, NZ
32N Airbus A320neo – BR
32Q Airbus A321neo – BR, EY, NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: BR + NZ (115 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: EY + JQ (96 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZQN to AKL direction.
Mon
35
flights
Tue
30
flights
Wed
29
flights
Thu
30
flights
Fri
29
flights
Sat
29
flights
Sun
29
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
42
Nonstop flights
211
Outbound / wk
212
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZQN to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
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 Auckland from Queenstown

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric ZQN→AKL DUD→AKL IVC→AKL
Distance from ZQN 94 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 1
Weekly flights 211 80 5
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 45m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of ZQN with service to Auckland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
636 mi / 1,024 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.

ZQN–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Queenstown to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance636 mi / 1,024 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights211 out / 212 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZQN to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Queenstown Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 636 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 211 nonstop flights per week from ZQN to AKL. The return direction has about 212 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, CHC, SYD, BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AKL to ZQN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUD and IVC. 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.
Flight time is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours on the approximately 1,050 km sector. Northbound flights from ZQN tend to be slightly faster. Auckland approach sequencing during peak periods adds 5 to 10 minutes.
Air New Zealand operates 3 to 6 daily nonstops depending on season. Jetstar adds 1 to 3 daily frequencies. Winter ski season and summer holiday period see the highest capacity. Equipment includes A320 and A321neo aircraft.
ZQN sits in a narrow valley surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range. Low cloud, fog, and snow can close the airport, particularly in winter mornings. Diversions go to Invercargill or Dunedin. Afternoon operations are more reliable once valley fog clears. The airport has instrument approaches but terrain limits their effectiveness in poor visibility.
Queenstown Airport has long-term plans to handle growing demand, but the site is constrained by Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu on one side and residential development on the other. Noise curfews restrict late-night operations. An alternative airport site at Tarras in Central Otago has been proposed for future growth.
Winter ski season (June through September) drives strong demand from Auckland weekend skiers heading to Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. Summer (December through February) is equally busy with hiking, bungee, jet boating, and lake tourism. Shoulder months of April/May and October/November offer lighter loads.

Queenstown to Auckland Flights

ZQN-AKL covers 1,050 km in about 1 hour 50 minutes, connecting New Zealand's adventure tourism capital with its largest city. Air New Zealand and Jetstar combine for 4 to 9 daily nonstops depending on season. Demand runs high year-round: winter brings ski traffic to Coronet Peak and the Remarkables, while summer draws hikers, cyclists, and lake tourism. Auckland weekend warriors make this one of New Zealand's premium leisure routes.

Queenstown Airport occupies a dramatic valley setting beside Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by the Remarkables. The scenic approach is famous but also weather-sensitive, with fog and low cloud causing occasional diversions, particularly on winter mornings. Auckland Airport is New Zealand's international gateway with onward connections to Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Travelers arriving ZQN-AKL can connect to long-haul flights on Air New Zealand and partner carriers.