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

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How long does a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Queenstown generally make it to Christchurch in 0h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 215 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 08:50 and will be landing in Christchurch at 10:00.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Christchurch jets off at 16:50 and lands at 18:00.

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Queenstown to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is £87.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Queenstown to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is £87.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Queenstown and Christchurch.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost £87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £211 and £170 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost £87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £211 and £170 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Queenstown to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Queenstown and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 75 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 67% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 67% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost £87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £211 and £170 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 67% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Christchurch?

There is just one airline that flies from Queenstown to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is £87.

How often are flights from Queenstown to Christchurch delayed?

Weekly flights between Queenstown and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 75 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Christchurch flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Christchurch flights?

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

How long does a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch take?

Direct flights from Queenstown generally make it to Christchurch in 0h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 215 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 08:50 and will be landing in Christchurch at 10:00.

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 16:50 and lands at 18:00.

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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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Queenstown and Christchurch.

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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