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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $247. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Queenstown.$198 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Queenstown.$198 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Queenstown.$225 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.

Queenstown.$226 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.

Queenstown.$226 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.

Queenstown.$226 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.

Queenstown.$226 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Aug, returning Mon, 16 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Fri, 13 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Mon, 16 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.

Queenstown.$247 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Queenstown.$247 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Queenstown.$248 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.

Queenstown.$248 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.

Queenstown.$249 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.

Queenstown.$250 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.

Queenstown.$265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.

Queenstown.$265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.

Queenstown.$364 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Queenstown on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$198
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	1 hr, 10 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	69

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 $198. 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 September 2026, there are 74 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 March.

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 Friday, 12 March 2027.

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.

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

Hop on a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Christchurch and Queenstown are both in the UTC+13 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CHC to ZQN start from 07:10 — the first with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 15:05 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CHC to ZQN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Queenstown — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
Air New Zealand stands out as the most punctual carrier for CHC to ZQN flights, with 81.91% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHC and ZQN:
- Sydney Airport
- Auckland International Airport
- Wellington Airport

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

$84 is the lowest price for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start at $198. These prices can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from CHC to ZQN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from CHC to ZQN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Of the flights that depart from Christchurch Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Christchurch Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CHC? If you're catching an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Queenstown and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Queenstown Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Queenstown. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Book your flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHC to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 6ºC then.

Explore more of New Zealand

Queenstown has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay are key highlights.