What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan to Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Wānaka is to fly and bus which costs $1,100 - $4,400 and takes 27h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan to Wānaka?

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Wānaka is to fly and bus which takes 27h 6m and costs $1,100 - $4,400.

How far is it from Michigan to Wānaka?

The distance between Michigan and Wānaka is 14414 km.

How long does it take to get from Michigan to Wānaka?

It takes approximately 27h 27m to get from Michigan to Wānaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Wānaka?

Wānaka is 17h ahead of Michigan. It is currently 9:46 PM in Michigan and 2:46 PM in Wānaka.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 492+ hotels available in Wānaka.

Michigan to Wānaka - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Michigan to Wānaka by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Capital Region International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane LAN - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus
27h 27m
$2,167–8,571
Fly Detroit to Queenstown Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane DTW - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus
27h 6m
$1,143–4,343
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane GRR - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus
29h 58m
$2,247–8,547
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CLE - ZQN
3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus
30h 14m
$1,702–6,645
Fly Detroit to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dunedin (DUD)plane DTW - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus
3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus
30h 36m
$1,357–5,603

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

14Weekly Planes

28h 17mAverage Duration

$2,191Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan to Wānaka.

Launch map view

Distance: 14,414.2 km
Duration: 27h 27m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Wānaka. However, you can take the taxi to Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront.

Airlines

Website: airnewzealand.com

Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 27h 43m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $2,100–8,500

Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Detroit, Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 28h 35m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $2,200–8,500

Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Reagan Washington, Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 29h 2m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $2,300–9,000

Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Reagan Washington, Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 29h 32m
When: Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price: $2,300–9,000

Flights from Detroit to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 24h 4m
When: Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from Detroit to Queenstown Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from Detroit to Queenstown Airport via San Francisco, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 23h 50m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from Detroit to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 25h 53m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from Detroit to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland, Christchurch

Ave. Duration: 27h 18m
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 34h 6m
When: Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price: $2,200–8,500

Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 22h 11m
When: Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,500

Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 26h 47m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,500

Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Queenstown Airport via Houston, Auckland, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 24h 16m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,500

Flights from Detroit to Dunedin via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 24h 24m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

Flights from Detroit to Dunedin via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 21h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

Flights from Detroit to Dunedin via San Francisco, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 23h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

Flights from Detroit to Dunedin via Houston, Auckland, Christchurch

Ave. Duration: 25h 33m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

Bus operators

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