Question 1

How popular is this Christchurch to Queenstown flight route?

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The Christchurch to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 24 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown round-trip?

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Air New Zealand, at $145, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Queenstown. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Christchurch to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown

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The most flights from CHC to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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On average you can expect to pay $92 for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown. The cheapest flight overall is $73 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $164.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Christchurch to Queenstown on time: Singapore Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways (82%), Air New Zealand (80%).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 40% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 12

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 110% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $282, or $370 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Queenstown from Christchurch average $262. You can even find prices in July for less than $262, as users have found deals to Queenstown from as low as $125. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Queenstown from Christchurch. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 16%.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to ZQN?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Christchurch to Queenstown is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Question 15

What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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You will need to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl if you want to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown. At least 1 airline has flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to Queenstown from the Christchurch airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CHC to ZQN to be around 1h 05m.

Question 16

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Christchurch to Queenstown flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Queenstown from Christchurch by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Queenstown from Christchurch shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$145
One-way from	$72
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$190
Good one-way deal	$74 or less

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl are usually found in July or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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