ZQN - CHC

$113 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 8/5. 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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16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
15:05 - 16:05CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$154Air New Zealand
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 21 May
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
08:25 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$166Air New Zealand
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Sat, 3 May - Sun, 4 May
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$173Air New Zealand
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$194Air New Zealand
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Fri, 2 May - Tue, 6 May
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
08:40 - 09:40CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$201Air New Zealand
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Fri, 9 May - Fri, 16 May
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
15:05 - 16:05CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$215Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 14 May
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
18:10 - 09:50CHC-ZQN
15h 40m1 stop
Fri, 2 May - Tue, 6 May
13:00 - 21:15ZQN-CHC
8h 15m1 stop
10:30 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
5h 40m1 stop
$365Jetstar
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Fri, 2 May - Tue, 6 May
16:50 - 17:35ZQN-CHC
24h 45m1 stop
08:30 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$370Jetstar
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 14 May
09:45 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
6h 10m1 stop
06:15 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
6h 05m1 stop
$374Jetstar
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Sat, 3 May - Sun, 4 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 $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $426 and $389 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 $392, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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 $65 for a one-way ticket and $88 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 Star Alliance 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 $272 or less one-way and $358 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, +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

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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 455 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SYD - AKL
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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

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

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