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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$59 and round-trip from US$160. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 10:50
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 12:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 14:35
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 15:45
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$160 US$255
        37% off
        37% off
        US$255 US$160
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 14:35
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 15:45
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$160 US$255
        37% off
        37% off
        US$255 US$160
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        US$162 US$255
        36% off
        36% off
        US$255 US$162
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$169
        34% off
        US$255 US$169
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 16:55
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 17:50
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        US$172
        33% off
        US$255 US$172
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 16:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        US$174
        32% off
        US$255 US$174
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 16:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        US$174
        32% off
        US$255 US$174
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        US$174
        32% off
        US$255 US$174
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 16:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        US$174
        32% off
        US$255 US$174
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$176
        31% off
        US$255 US$176
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 12:40
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 13:50
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        US$181
        28% off
        US$255 US$181
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$181
        28% off
        US$255 US$181
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 14:00
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
        ZQN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        US$59 US$89
        34% off
        34% off
        US$89 US$59
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        US$61 US$89
        31% off
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 8 | Air New Zealand
        US$61 US$89
        31% off
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • CHC 14:40
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 15:55
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • CHC 10:50
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 12:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • CHC 14:40
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 15:55
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        US$63
        28% off
        US$89 US$63
      • CHC 15:05
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 18 | Air New Zealand
        US$63
        28% off
        US$89 US$63
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$63
        28% off
        US$89 US$63
      • CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$63
        28% off
        US$89 US$63
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 14:00
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$78. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach US$151.

US$151
US$115
US$78
US$42
  • US$78
    Sep
  • US$103
    Oct
  • US$95
    Nov
  • US$151
    Dec
  • US$130
    Jan
  • US$151
    Feb
  • US$123
    Mar
  • US$107
    Apr
  • US$123
    May
  • US$103
    Jun
  • US$131
    Jul
  • US$131
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$144
US$126
US$108
US$90
  • US$108
    Mon
  • US$126
    Tue
  • US$134
    Wed
  • US$132
    Thu
  • US$144
    Fri
  • US$115
    Sat
  • US$121
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport is Air New Zealand (from US$59) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From US$59
Jetstar Airways
From US$95
Qantas Airways
From US$204

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ659

    Christchurch International Airport

    08:40

    CHC

    1h

    09:40

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ647

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:10

    CHC

    1h

    16:10

    ZQN

    S - - - - - S
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  3. NZ5651

    Christchurch International Airport

    10:50

    CHC

    1h 15m

    12:05

    ZQN

    - - - W T - -
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  4. NZ5641

    Christchurch International Airport

    07:10

    CHC

    1h 15m

    08:25

    ZQN

    S - T W T F S
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  5. NZ5647

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:40

    CHC

    1h 15m

    15:55

    ZQN

    - M T W T F -
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About Christchurch International Airport and Queenstown Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 347.69km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$59
Cheapest return ticket price US$160

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport?

    Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport takes about 1 hour on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport departs at 07:10, and the last departs at 15:05, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$247 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 2116 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport currently start from US$59, and round-trip fares start from US$160. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sun, Nov 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport, with an average flight time of 57 minutes, and around 22 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport is US$185. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$59. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport operates around 23 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Queenstown Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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