Queenstown to Wellington (ZQN–WLG) — 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.
ZQN–WLG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 20m. 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 | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | EY, QF |
| JQ Jetstar Also: QF | 3 | 320 | 1h15 | – | – | QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wellington from Queenstown
| Metric | ZQN→WLG | DUD→WLG | TIU→WLG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZQN | – | 94 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 43 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ZQN: NZST · WLG: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
ZQN–WLG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZQN to WLG
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZQN to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZQN to WLG is about 1 hours 20 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 Dunedin (DUD) and (TIU).