Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 is a flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN)?

  It takes about 1 hour 7 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 29 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 (07:16)

• 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 November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown on November 16, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at S$ 51.

• 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 cancelled 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.