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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch from £39

ZQN — CHC
19 Oct — 26 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Sat 31/1016:30 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sat 7/1114:40 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 16/9£104
Sat 31/1016:05 -
1 stop4h 30m
Sat 7/1114:40 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 16/9£123
Thu 15/1010:25 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sun 18/1007:10 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 15/9£127
Fri 30/1010:25 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Fri 6/1107:10 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 15/9£135
Fri 30/1013:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 6/1121:50 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 15/9£182
Fri 30/1011:35 -
2 stops8h 40m
Fri 6/1121:50 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 15/9£288

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch

Round-trip from

£104

One-way from

£39

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£166
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/10-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Queenstown to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Queenstown to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

13:30-21:05

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/10

16:30-17:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

14:40-15:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£104

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/10

16:05-20:35

1 stop4h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

14:40-15:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£123
Fastest return journey

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/10

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

07:10-08:25

Nonstop1h 15m

£127

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/10

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 6/11

07:10-08:25

Nonstop1h 15m

£135

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/12

11:35-20:15

2 stops8h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

13:30-22:00

2 stops8h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£162

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/11

16:55-22:20

1 stop5h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£180

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/10

13:30-22:55

1 stop9h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 6/11

21:50-10:05

1 stop12h 15m

£182

QueenstownChristchurch

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CHC Christchurch

ZQNCHC

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/10

11:15-09:05

1 stop21h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£230

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of £93). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in January is currently the most expensive (average of £257). 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?

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Queenstown to Christchurch flights typically cost between £116 and £257 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £104 on Air New Zealand (31 Oct–7 Nov).

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Christchurch flight route?

    The Queenstown Intl to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    A quick flight from Queenstown to Christchurch can take about 1h 10m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £104. The distance from Queenstown to Christchurch is about 215 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Etihad Airways (83%), Air New Zealand (80%), Qantas Airways (75%).

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

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

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    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of £93). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in January is currently the most expensive (average of £257). 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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