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Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $125

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC-ZQN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:35 - 20:35CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
07:20 - 08:15ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$292Air New Zealand
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Fri, 26 Apr - Mon, 13 May

Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is May, where tickets cost $243 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets is $359 and $354 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.
There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best one-way deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $149.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 1h 09m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Queenstown?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown take?

Direct flights cover the 557 km separating Christchurch and Queenstown in about 1h 00m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 08:40 and will be landing in Queenstown at 09:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown jets off at 19:35 and lands at 20:35.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$125
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown was $80 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    When flying out of Christchurch you will be using Christchurch. You will be landing at Queenstown, also known as Queenstown Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    There are direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $145 or less one-way and $260 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 670 reviews
8.8crew
8.4boarding
7.6food
7.9entertainment
8.1comfort
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
$125
9/5Thu
1 stopJetstar
15h 40mCHC-ZQN
$182
9/5Thu
2 stopsJetstar
27h 35mCHC-ZQN
$267

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Christchurch - Queenstown Flights

Departure:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Destination:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Cabin classes:

$190

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