$146 Cheap Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN) in 2025

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Queenstown.$146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Queenstown.$146 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Queenstown.$146 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Queenstown.$146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Queenstown.$172 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Dec, returning Tue, 30 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.

Queenstown.$214 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 27 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.

Queenstown.$251 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.

Queenstown.$309 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport

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Cheapest month:July

Most expensive month:January

Direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Christchurch to Queenstown: Alternative routes

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Christchurch to Queenstown: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$146
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 10 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	46

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is $146. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

1 hour and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Queenstown.

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown.

How many flights are there a week from Christchurch to Queenstown?

As of June 2025, there are 46 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Queenstown.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown is usually June 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Queenstown?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Queenstown?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown with?

Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Christchurch.
Choose from 186 weekly Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 19:35.
To ensure you catch your CHC to ZQN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Queenstown (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular airline has direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
Air New Zealand is a leader in on-time performance for CHC to ZQN flights, with 80.99% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHC and ZQN:
- Wellington International Airport
- Auckland Airport
- Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

$73 is the best price for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start at $146. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from CHC to ZQN, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CHC to ZQN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Christchurch International Airport, 74.2% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Christchurch International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CHC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and discover more of Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

January is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Queenstown in April.
Book your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHC to ZQN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

Christchurch is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Queenstown. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in New Zealand, consider Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are highlights.