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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC - ZQN)

CHC — ZQN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 September 15, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$146

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 or less
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Christchurch to Queenstown is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Queenstown. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Queenstown flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Queenstown is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Air New Zealand is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown consider choosing Qantas Airways (87%), Etihad Airways (81%) or Air New Zealand (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 vacation 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.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$98Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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