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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQN-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Christchurch.
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Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$163Air New Zealand
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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
13:35 - 14:45ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$181Air New Zealand
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Sat, 17 May - Thu, 22 May
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:25 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$189Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
Air New Zealand Logo
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$195Air New Zealand
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Mon, 26 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$228Air New Zealand
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Fri, 2 May - Thu, 8 May
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13:35 - 14:45ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Logo
18:10 - 09:20CHC-ZQN
15h 10m1 stop
$235
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Sat, 17 May - Thu, 22 May
Logo
10:50 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 05m1 stop
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07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$254
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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Logo
06:45 - 10:40CHC-ZQN
3h 55m1 stop
$263
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
9h 55m1 stop
$351Jetstar
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 17:35ZQN-CHC
6h 45m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:10 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
22h 00m2 stops
$382Jetstar
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 31 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Queenstown to Christchurch, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is February, where tickets cost $244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $405 and $391 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $425, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.
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Good to know

Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

When to book flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch was $71 for a one-way ticket and $93 for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Christchurch, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    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 Queenstown to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

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

    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 Christchurch from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $354 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Queenstown to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 463 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

10.0 ExcellentSandra, Apr 2025AKL - OOL
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Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

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

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Christchurch (CHC)
Queenstown (ZQN)

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