Cheapest airlines flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, including Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to Christchurch according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$61, and round-trip direct flights start at US$122.

Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Queenstown to Christchurch Flight Details

The distance between Queenstown and Christchurch is about 346.07 km. The average flying time from Queenstown to Christchurch is around 1 hour 4 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$61
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$122
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance346.07 km
Average flight time1 hour 4 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Christchurch route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Queenstown to Christchurch, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is June, with an average price of US$95; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$181.

US$181
US$138
US$95
US$52
  • US$95
    Jun
  • US$141
    Jul
  • US$116
    Aug
  • US$144
    Sep
  • US$127
    Oct
  • US$112
    Nov
  • US$138
    Dec
  • US$173
    Jan
  • US$181
    Feb
  • US$131
    Mar
  • US$160
    Apr
  • US$109
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQN-CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as US$61 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to CHC on Tue, Aug 11), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$122 departing on Fri, Aug 7 and returning on Tue, Aug 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Christchurch with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 4 minutes to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- NZ644 (11:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$61.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Christchurch travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch on June 28, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at US$51.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Christchurch, with Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport (ZQN-CHC) is by far the most common option on this route: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The time difference between Christchurch and Queenstown is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

How many flights fly from Queenstown to Christchurch daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Queenstown to Christchurch within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

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Highest
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26
Tue
24
Wed
26
Thu
40
Fri
38
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.