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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is October, where tickets cost £114 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is £186 and £175 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Queenstown and Christchurch per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 04m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Queenstown and Christchurch?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 07:00 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Queenstown to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Christchurch jets off at 16:25 and lands at 17:20.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Queenstown to Christchurch

Low season

November

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

When to book flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Christchurch to Queenstown? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £80 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Christchurch, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Queenstown - Christchurch Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Christchurch - Queenstown

Cabin classes:

£218

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