Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQN - CHC)
ZQN — CHC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult, Economy
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Find flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch
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 January 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $168 |
Good one-way deal | $120 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Queenstown to Christchurch
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Queenstown-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Queenstown-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Queenstown-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Queenstown-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Queenstown-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Queenstown to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Queenstown to Christchurch is 57 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 Queenstown to Christchurch?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of $71). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 January 27, 2026.
When flying from Queenstown to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Queenstown to Christchurch delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Christchurch flights?
Over the last year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
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 January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Queenstown to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentDavid,Jan 2026
AKL - IAH
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentDavid,Jan 2026
AKL - IAH
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Top airline flying from Queenstown to Christchurch
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Queenstown to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$107 | Average$180 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |