Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $50

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC-ZQN)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as $50 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CHC to ZQN on Tue, Apr 21), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $91 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Mon, May 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Christchurch to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 9 minutes to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN).

• When is the best time to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 27 flight per week flying from Christchurch to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5641 (08:17)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  To find best deals on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 21, with one-way flights priced at just $50.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Queenstown travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown is November, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown on March 23, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at $100.

• Which airports can I fly to for Queenstown from Christchurch?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport (CHC-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

• Is there any time difference between Christchurch and Queenstown?

  The time difference between Queenstown and Christchurch is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.