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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$117	Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is currently $117
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway	$203	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Christchurch is currently $203
Cheapest business class flights	$2,320	Jetstar, Qantas 1 stop 27 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is currently $2,320

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Queenstown to Christchurch takes 55 min
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 Queenstown to Christchurch is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–245
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–440

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $110–320

24 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - CHC Every day

673 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - CHC Every day
Jetstar

from $240

Typical price: $320–750

61 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - CHC Every day
Qantas

from $747

Typical price: $810–1,350

44 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - CHC Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $90 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown to Christchurch is $117, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is $240, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is $747, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch starts at $117 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

55 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch.
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 Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 24 nonstop flights and 673 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Christchurch are:

Jetstar offers 61 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Qantas offers 44 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown to Christchurch is $117, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is $240, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is $747, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Queenstown to Christchurch.

There are 24 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown and Christchurch at price $203 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Queenstown to Christchurch.

There are 24 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown to Christchurch on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Queenstown and Christchurch start at $117 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, 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 Queenstown and Christchurch start at $2,320 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15 with Jetstar, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Christchurch start at $117 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Queenstown to Christchurch, 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 Queenstown and Christchurch starts at $203 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Christchurch at price $203 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch, 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.