Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $95
Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $95
Cheapest one-way flight $48
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $350
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Fri, Mar 6 — Mon, Mar 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $350
Cheapest business class flights $1,557
Qantas 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $1,557
Fastest flight 1 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Queenstown takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–320
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–425

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $95
    Typical price: $105–325
    30 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - ZQN Every day
    838 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - ZQN Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $203
    Typical price: $365–840
    53 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - ZQN Every day
  • Qantas
    from $748
    Typical price: $790–1,350
    50 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - ZQN Every day

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
    Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
  • Invercargill Airport (IVC)
    Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 27 min 97 mi
  • Dunedin Airport (DUD)
    Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 17 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $115 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $95. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $95, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $203, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $748, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown starts at $95 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, May 6.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Queenstown.
Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Christchurch to Queenstown really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 30 nonstop flights and 838 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown are:
  • Jetstar offers 53 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
  • Qantas offers 50 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Queenstown.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $95. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $95, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $203, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $748, flying from May 28 to May 31.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Queenstown.
  • There are 30 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Queenstown at price $350 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, Mar 6 to Mon, Mar 9.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Queenstown.
  • There are 30 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Queenstown start at $95 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Queenstown start at $1,557 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Queenstown start at $95 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Queenstown, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Christchurch and Queenstown starts at $350 from Fri, Mar 6 to Mon, Mar 9 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Queenstown at price $350 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, Mar 6 to Mon, Mar 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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