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Flights from Queenstown to Tauranga

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Tauranga. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Wellington, about 3h 04m door to door (99 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 04m
ZQNTRGAKL

Queenstown to Tauranga at a glance

Fastest journey3h 04mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Tauranga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZQN Auckland (AKL) TRG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Thu18:00 ZQN19:34 AKL0h 56m connection20:30 AKL21:04 TRGAir New Zealand
64 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 04m
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ZQN Wellington (WLG) TRG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Fri11:30 ZQN12:36 WLG1h 09m connection13:45 WLG14:51 TRGAir New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 21m
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ZQN Christchurch (CHC) TRG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon17:00 ZQN17:54 CHC0h 51m connection18:45 CHC20:25 TRGAir New Zealand
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,023 km635 miles
Journey time
3h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTauranga vs Queenstown
Currency in Tauranga
NZD
Airports
ZQN → TRG

Flights from Queenstown to Tauranga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Tauranga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Tauranga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,023 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Tauranga?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Tauranga?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG).

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