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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

ZQN — CHC
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£145
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 return flight from Queenstown to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of £1,559). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). 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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

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

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Christchurch flight route?

    The Queenstown Intl to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 17 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 Queenstown to Christchurch round-trip?

    Currently priced at £72, Air New Zealand will fly you from Queenstown to Christchurch and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Air New Zealand is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Queenstown to Christchurch on time: Qantas Airways (80%), Air New Zealand (79%), Etihad Airways (75%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch 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 Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of £1,559). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). 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 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest£72Average£89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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