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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $82

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ZQN
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$174

One-way from

$82

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/5-26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Christchurch to Queenstown
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Christchurch to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Thu 22/508:40CHC - ZQN
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/510:25ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/3$174
Sat 3/518:10CHC - ZQN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/513:05ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$210
Thu 8/513:50CHC - ZQN
1 stop26h 20mJetstar
Mon 12/516:50ZQN - CHC
1 stop20h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/3$359

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown 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 21 March 2025.
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Christchurch

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Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 22/5

08:40-09:40

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 26/5

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

$174

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

18:10-09:50

1 stop15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/5

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$210

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

06:45-16:10

2 stops33h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/5

10:50-19:55

1 stop9h 05m

$378

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 26/4

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

$99

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 26/4

18:10-09:50

1 stop15h 40m

$229

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Deals found on 20/3

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Christchurch to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 CHC to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

When flying from Christchurch to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    If you book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you will be flying from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl. Flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) from Christchurch (CHC) take 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Christchurch to Queenstown per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Queenstown flight route?

    Within the past month, 669 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Queenstown. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar. Air New Zealand is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Before booking your flight to Queenstown from Christchurch, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (85%), Etihad Airways (84%), United Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    The cheapest flight price from Christchurch to Queenstown is $90. On average you can expect to pay $259. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $156.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Christchurch to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

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Air New ZealandCheapest$160Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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