Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch from $116
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to ChristchurchExplore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Departure
Return
Price
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Fri 11/4
10:25-11:20
Nonstop0h 55m
Christchurch
Fri 2/5
07:10-08:25
Nonstop1h 15m
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Fri 31/1
08:15-09:25
Nonstop1h 10m
Christchurch
Mon 3/2
18:15-10:05
2 stops15h 50m
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Thu 13/2
12:45-22:20
1 stop9h 35m
Christchurch
Thu 20/2
16:30-09:50
2 stops17h 20m
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Wed 12/3
08:55-10:05
Nonstop1h 10m
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Wed 12/3
10:30-20:35
1 stop10h 05m
QueenstownChristchurch
ZQN - CHC
ZQNCHC
Queenstown Intl
Tue 11/3
16:05-20:35
1 stop4h 30m
Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Queenstown to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to CHC?
Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
The most flights from ZQN to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in Christchurch by month
Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.
Temperature in Christchurch by month
Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Comfort
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Comfort
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Boarding
Food
Comfort
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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