Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown take?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 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 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 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 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown was $82 for a one-way ticket and $163 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Queenstown on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Christchurch, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Queenstown on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Christchurch, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:10 and will be landing in Queenstown at 08:25.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown jets off at 15:05 and lands at 16:05.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $133.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $133.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is November, where tickets cost $178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $361 and $355 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is November, where tickets cost $178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $361 and $355 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How often are flights from Christchurch to Queenstown delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Christchurch and Queenstown historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 72 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Queenstown were found on Air New Zealand ($163) and Jetstar ($212).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Queenstown were found on Air New Zealand ($163) and Jetstar ($212).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Queenstown from Christchurch usually cost between $175 and $382 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $163 on Air New Zealand (14 Sept–16 Sept).

Low season	March
High season	September
Cheapest flight	$82

CHC - ZQN

$82 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC-ZQN)

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Recent one-way flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Recent last minute flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Recent direct flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Queenstown flights

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

How often are flights from Christchurch to Queenstown delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

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

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

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown take?

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

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

Good to know

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl?

Reviews of the top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

Everything you need to know for your flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Complete your trip to Queenstown with a hotel stay or car hire

Find direct flights to and from Christchurch and Queenstown

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to Queenstown

Choose which airport to fly into in QueenstownQueenstown