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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown departing on 15/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$144Air New Zealand
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Thu, 11 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$147Air New Zealand
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$156Air New Zealand
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$190Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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18:10 - 09:50CHC-ZQN
15h 40m1 stop
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10:25 - 11:35ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
$204
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Logo
18:10 - 09:20CHC-ZQN
15h 10m1 stop
Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$205
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 15:20CHC-ZQN
3h 10m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
12:45 - 13:55ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
$227Air New Zealand
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 00m1 stop
$301Jetstar
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 17:35ZQN-CHC
6h 40m1 stop
$303Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
6h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 05m1 stop
$304Jetstar
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
11 Sept
CHC11:20Christchurch
1h 00m
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
13 Sept
ZQN13:05Queenstown Intl
0h 55m
CHC14:00Christchurch
$144
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Air New Zealand
11 Sept
CHC11:20Christchurch
1h 00m
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
18 Sept
ZQN10:25Queenstown Intl
0h 55m
CHC11:20Christchurch
$147
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Air New Zealand
7 Oct
CHC11:20Christchurch
1h 00m
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
8 Oct
ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl
0h 55m
CHC17:40Christchurch
$156
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Jetstar flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Our best Jetstar deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flight tickets
Jetstar
16 Sept
CHC09:40Christchurch
6h 30m
1 stop
ZQN16:10Queenstown Intl
17 Sept
ZQN10:55Queenstown Intl
5h 00m
1 stop
CHC15:55Christchurch
$301
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Jetstar
3 Sept
CHC08:30Christchurch
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:10Queenstown Intl
10 Sept
ZQN10:55Queenstown Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
CHC17:35Christchurch
$303
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Jetstar
11 Sept
CHC06:15Christchurch
6h 05m
1 stop
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
18 Sept
ZQN10:50Queenstown Intl
5h 05m
1 stop
CHC15:55Christchurch
$304
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 5 August 2025.
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Price

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/9

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$144

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/9

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

$147

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 7/10

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/10

16:45-17:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$156

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 2/9

11:20-12:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$190

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 16/9

18:10-09:50

1 stop15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/9

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$204

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

18:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/9

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

$205

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 16/9

12:10-15:20

1 stop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/9

12:45-13:55

Nonstop1h 10m

$227

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 16/9

09:40-16:10

1 stop6h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/9

10:55-15:55

1 stop5h 00m

$301

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

08:30-16:10

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

10:55-17:35

1 stop6h 40m

$303

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

06:15-12:20

1 stop6h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/9

10:50-15:55

1 stop5h 05m

$304

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Christchurch averaging around $213.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $185. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Christchurch to Queenstown for around $317.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Christchurch to Queenstown in the evening for as low as $253. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $266 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Christchurch to Queenstown Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from Christchurch when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around $263 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Queenstown from Christchurch for as low as $158 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Christchurch to Queenstown Intl flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Christchurch to Queenstown Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Christchurch to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Christchurch to Queenstown flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC to ZQN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

Best price found

$74

Fastest flight time

1h 00m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed and Fri

Airports in Queenstown

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Queenstown from Christchurch in the past 72 hours is $74. The best return flight deal from Christchurch to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $144.
The fastest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown takes 1h 00m
Direct flights go from Christchurch to Queenstown on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Airline offering direct flights is Air New Zealand..
There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)
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  • How far is Christchurch to Queenstown Intl by plane?

    Christchurch and Queenstown Intl are 357.0 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 1h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  • What is the most popular airline from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Best airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $124Free cancellationRating
7.9
501 reviews
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  • Air New Zealand Flights From Christchurch to Queenstown

    Air New Zealand is one of the most popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown, operating 18 flights/week on average for this route. A good Air New Zealand flight deal for Christchurch to Queenstown starts from $80 round-trip, up to an average price of $164. Our users have rated Air New Zealand at 7.9/10.

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Can I find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Queenstown from Christchurch on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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