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Low Price Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, including Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air New Zealand.
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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.

Explore the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 68, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 142.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 09:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 10:10
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, Apr 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 12:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 14:00
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Tue, May 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 142 AU$ 266
        47% off
        47% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 142
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Fri, May 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, May 7 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 146 AU$ 266
        45% off
        45% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 146
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:05
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, May 4 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 147 AU$ 266
        45% off
        45% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 147
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, May 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:05
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, May 11 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 159
        40% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 159
      • ZQN 13:05
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:00
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, Mar 19 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 11:20
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 12:20
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sat, Mar 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 167
        37% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 167
      • ZQN 16:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Wed, Apr 8 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 181
        32% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 181
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Fri, May 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Wed, May 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 190
        28% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 190
      • ZQN 14:35
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 15:45
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Mar 25 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 09:40
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, Mar 30 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 206
        23% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 206
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 07:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 08:25
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Sun, Apr 19 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 230
        14% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 230
      • ZQN 17:30
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:50
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 15:05
        1h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:05
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Mon, May 4 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 231
        13% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 231
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:00
        Christchurch - Queenstown | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, May 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 68 AU$ 92
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 68
      • ZQN 14:35
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 15:45
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, May 6 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 71 AU$ 92
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 71
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, Apr 9 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 72 AU$ 92
        22% off
        22% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 72
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 22 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 73
        21% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 73
      • ZQN 14:35
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 15:45
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Sat, May 9 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 73
        21% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 73
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, May 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 74
        20% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 74
      • ZQN 09:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 10:10
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Wed, May 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 75
        18% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 75
      • ZQN 09:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 10:10
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, May 7 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 75
        18% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 75
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, May 12 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 76
        17% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 76
      • ZQN 10:25
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 11:20
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Thu, Apr 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 80
        13% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 80
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Christchurch | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
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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 approximately 346.07km. It takes around 1 hour 4 minutes on average to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 68
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 142
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance346.07km
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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Average price of one-way flights from Queenstown to Christchurch purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is May, with an average price of AU$ 132. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically March, with an average price of up to AU$ 264.

AU$ 264
AU$ 198
AU$ 132
AU$ 66
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 264
    Mar
  • AU$ 252
    Apr
  • AU$ 132
    May
  • AU$ 136
    Jun
  • AU$ 197
    Jul
  • AU$ 162
    Aug
  • AU$ 201
    Sep
  • AU$ 177
    Oct
  • AU$ 156
    Nov
  • AU$ 193
    Dec
  • AU$ 242
    Jan
  • AU$ 253
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Queenstown to Christchurch on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 264
AU$ 214
AU$ 163
AU$ 113
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 250
    Mon
  • AU$ 174
    Tue
  • AU$ 192
    Wed
  • AU$ 190
    Thu
  • AU$ 182
    Fri
  • AU$ 163
    Sat
  • AU$ 264
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Queenstown to Christchurch during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch are on Apr 4, with the lowest fare of AU$ 129.

AU$ 290
AU$ 210
AU$ 129
AU$ 49
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 222
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 174
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 168
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 141
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 129
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 290
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 68 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to CHC on Sat, May 2), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 142 departing on Thu, Apr 30 and returning on Tue, May 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC).
  • 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 28 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/S -- NZ5640 (08:53)
  • 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 Sat, May 2, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 68.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch on March 26, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 74.
  • 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 cancelled 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 toChristchurch

Which airlines operate the most flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Data is based on the number of flights from Queenstown to Christchurch operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, with 32 flight per week.

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4
18
32
Air New Zealand
32
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
31
Etihad Airways
Singapore Airlines
9
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airways
8
Qantas Airways
United Airlines
4
United Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Queenstown to Christchurch?

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 Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Queenstown to Christchurch depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Thursday.

67
54
40
27
Highest
43
Mon
45
Tue
42
Wed
40
Thu
67
Fri
50
Sat
47
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
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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.