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

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398 mi airlines 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ278+1
JQ Jetstar
320
11:15 AM
NZST
12:30 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4561+1
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZST
12:45 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4564+1
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZST
12:45 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4485
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZST
5:25 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4498
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZST
5:25 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4550
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZST
5:25 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4581+1
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZST
5:25 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5780cs
QF Qant
320
9:10 AM
NZST
10:35 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ279+1
JQ Jetstar
320
9:10 AM
NZST
10:35 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4628cs
EY Etihad
32A
9:15 AM
NZST
10:40 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QF8635cs
QF Qant
32A
9:15 AM
NZST
10:40 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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NZ605+2
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
9:15 AM
NZST
10:40 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EY4623+1
EY Etihad
32A
1:55 PM
NZST
3:20 PM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Queenstown to Wellington
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 398 mi 1h 15m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

ZQN–WLG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZQN–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 15 32A 1h20
JQ Jetstar 3 320 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + JQ (18 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, ZQN to WLG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZQN to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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 Wellington from Queenstown

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric ZQN→WLG DUD→WLG TIU→WLG
Distance from ZQN 94 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 18 38 13
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ZQN with service to Wellington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
398 mi / 640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

ZQN–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Queenstown to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance398 mi / 640 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 34 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZQN to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 398 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Jetstar.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ZQN to WLG. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OOL, SYD, CHC, AKL, BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to ZQN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUD and TIU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZQN to WLG

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Jetstar. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZQN to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZQN to WLG ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 398 miles (640 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via OOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD) and (TIU).