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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

ZQN — CHC
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Christchurch are usually found in June or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of $119). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

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.

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  • How popular is this Queenstown to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Queenstown Intl to Christchurch was viewed by 40 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    Consider Etihad Airways (82%), Air New Zealand (81%) or Singapore Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Christchurch.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch (average of $119). Flying from Queenstown to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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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