Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC - ZQN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$117	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $117
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway	$221	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $221
Cheapest business class flights	$1,595	Jetstar, Qantas 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is currently $1,595

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: $115–330
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–420

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $105–325

25 weekly nonstop flights

CHC - ZQN Every day

771 weekly connecting flights

CHC - ZQN Every day
Jetstar

from $243

Typical price: $310–790

50 weekly connecting flights

CHC - ZQN Every day
Qantas

from $857

Typical price: $800–1,350

45 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 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 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 $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $117, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $243, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $857, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown starts at $117 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

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 25 nonstop flights and 771 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 50 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
Qantas offers 45 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 $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $117, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $243, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $857, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Queenstown.

There are 25 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 $221 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Queenstown.

There are 25 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 $117 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 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 $1,595 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15 with Jetstar, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Queenstown start at $117 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.

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 $221 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Queenstown at price $221 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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.