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Find cheap one-way flights from Queenstown to Christchurch starting at US$42.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Queenstown to Christchurch and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN09:50
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC10:45
        Fri, Jan 31|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$42US$203
        79% OFF
        79% OFF
        US$203US$42

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Fri, Jan 31, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$42 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN13:05
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC14:00
        Tue, Feb 18|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$46US$203
        77% OFF
        77% OFF
        US$203US$46

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$46 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN08:55
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC10:05
        Wed, Mar 26|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$46US$203
        77% OFF
        77% OFF
        US$203US$46

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$46 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN13:05
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC14:00
        Sat, Mar 8|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$46
        US$46

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$46 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN13:35
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC14:45
        Sat, Feb 22|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$48
        US$48

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Sat, Feb 22, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$48 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN10:25
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC11:20
        Mon, Mar 31|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$49
        US$49

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Mon, Mar 31, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$49 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN10:25
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC11:20
        Fri, Apr 4|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$49
        US$49

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Fri, Apr 4, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$49 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN10:25
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC11:20
        Fri, Apr 11|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$49
        US$49

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Fri, Apr 11, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$49 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN12:45
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC13:55
        Fri, Feb 7|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$63
        US$63

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Fri, Feb 7, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$63 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN13:35
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC14:45
        Sat, Mar 22|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        US$73
        US$73

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown Airport on Sat, Mar 22, arriving at Christchurch International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$73 including taxes and charges.

      • ZQN01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 2|Queenstown - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
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How long is the flight time from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ5640

    Air New Zealand

    08:55

    ZQN

    1.2h

    Nonstop

    10:05

    CHC

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  2. NZ644

    Air New Zealand

    10:25

    ZQN

    0.9h

    Nonstop

    11:20

    CHC

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  3. NZ5646

    Air New Zealand

    12:45

    ZQN

    1.2h

    Nonstop

    13:55

    CHC

    SMTWTFS
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  4. NZ5652

    Air New Zealand

    13:35

    ZQN

    1.2h

    Nonstop

    14:45

    CHC

    -----FS
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  5. NZ5654

    Air New Zealand

    16:10

    ZQN

    1.2h

    Nonstop

    17:20

    CHC

    ----TF-
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  6. NZ654

    Air New Zealand

    16:45

    ZQN

    0.9h

    Nonstop

    17:40

    CHC

    SMTWT-S
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When is the cheapest time to book flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from Queenstown to Christchurch will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $188.

  • How long does it take to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Christchurch?

    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC)?

    Airlines with flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC): Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

How to find a cheap flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

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Queenstown to Christchurch Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$42
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$71
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance346.07 km
Average flight time1 hour 5 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand

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