Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

According to our data, Air New Zealand have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Christchurch to Queenstown on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Queenstown. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

How often are flights from Christchurch to Queenstown delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Christchurch and Queenstown have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 70 minutes.

How many flights depart from Christchurch to Queenstown on average per day?

As of September 2026, 4 flights take off from Christchurch and land in Queenstown each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 12:00, with 57% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar are the most popular carriers operating from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£44 Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown in 2026/27

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08:40 - 09:40CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

1h 00mdirect

16:55 - 17:50ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

0h 55mdirect

£77Air New Zealand

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

07:10 - 08:25CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

1h 15mdirect

16:05 - 20:35ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

4h 30m1 stop Wellington

£123Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

07:10 - 08:25CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

1h 15mdirect

16:30 - 17:40ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

1h 10mdirect

£146Air New Zealand

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

07:00 - 15:20CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

8h 20m1 stop Wellington

16:05 - 21:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

5h 15m1 stop Wellington

£184Air New Zealand

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

15:05 - 16:05CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

1h 00mdirect

10:25 - 11:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

0h 55mdirect

£205Air New Zealand

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

06:15 - 16:15CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

10h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

13:30 - 22:20ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

8h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

£219Jetstar

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

15:05 - 16:05CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

1h 00mdirect

11:15 - 20:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

9h 15m1 stop Wellington

£268Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

06:45 - 15:20CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

8h 35m1 stop Wellington

11:15 - 20:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

9h 15m1 stop Wellington

£395Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

06:45 - 10:10CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 25m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

11:15 - 20:30ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

9h 15m1 stop Wellington

£432Jetstar

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

08:00 - 15:20CHC Christchurch-ZQN Queenstown Intl

7h 20m2 stops Nelson Wellington

16:05 - 20:15ZQN Queenstown Intl-CHC Christchurch

4h 10m1 stop Wellington

£436Air New Zealand

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flight tickets

Air New Zealand

29 Oct

CHC08:40Christchurch

1h 00m

ZQN09:40Queenstown Intl

2 Nov

ZQN16:55Queenstown Intl

0h 55m

CHC17:50Christchurch

£77

Air New Zealand

31 Oct

CHC07:10Christchurch

1h 15m

ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl

7 Nov

ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl

1h 10m

CHC17:40Christchurch

£146

Air New Zealand

31 Oct

CHC07:00Christchurch

8h 20m

1 stop

ZQN15:20Queenstown Intl

7 Nov

ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl

5h 15m

1 stop

CHC21:20Christchurch

£184

Jetstar flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Our best Jetstar deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flight tickets

Jetstar

29 Oct

CHC06:15Christchurch

10h 00m

1 stop

ZQN16:15Queenstown Intl

2 Nov

ZQN13:30Queenstown Intl

8h 50m

1 stop

CHC22:20Christchurch

£219

Jetstar

19 Sept

CHC06:15Christchurch

10h 35m

1 stop

ZQN16:50Queenstown Intl

26 Sept

ZQN09:45Queenstown Intl

7h 50m

1 stop

CHC17:35Christchurch

£425

Jetstar

5 Oct

CHC06:45Christchurch

27h 25m

2 stops

ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl

7 Oct

ZQN11:15Queenstown Intl

9h 15m

1 stop

CHC20:30Christchurch

£432

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CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

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Christchurch

Thu 29/10

08:40-09:40

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/11

16:55-17:50

Nonstop0h 55m

£77

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

07:10-08:25

Nonstop1h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/11

16:05-20:35

1 stop4h 30m

£123

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

07:10-08:25

Nonstop1h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/11

16:30-17:40

Nonstop1h 10m

£146

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

07:00-15:20

1 stop8h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/11

16:05-21:20

1 stop5h 15m

£184

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Mon 5/10

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

10:25-11:20

Nonstop0h 55m

£205

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/10

06:15-16:15

1 stop10h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/11

13:30-22:20

1 stop8h 50m

£219

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Mon 5/10

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

11:15-20:30

1 stop9h 15m

£268

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Mon 5/10

06:45-15:20

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

11:15-20:30

1 stop9h 15m

£395

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Mon 5/10

06:45-10:10

2 stops27h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

11:15-20:30

1 stop9h 15m

£432

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC Christchurch - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

08:00-15:20

2 stops7h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/11

16:05-20:15

1 stop4h 10m

£436

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £109 to £215.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £77.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from Christchurch is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around £99, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Christchurch averaging around £105.

What is the cheapest Christchurch to Queenstown Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from Christchurch when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around £146 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Queenstown from Christchurch for as low as £64 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Christchurch to Queenstown flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Christchurch to Queenstown flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Christchurch to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Christchurch to Queenstown flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	£44
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Queenstown from Christchurch in the past 72 hours is £44. The best return flight deal from Christchurch to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £77.

Direct flights go from Christchurch to Queenstown on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Air New Zealand..

There is 1 airport in Queenstown. From Christchurch there are direct flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

How far is Christchurch to Queenstown Intl by plane?
The distance between Christchurch and Queenstown Intl is about 221.8 mi.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Christchurch to Queenstown?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Christchurch to Queenstown is ATR 72-201 / 202 (48.73% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320 (sharklets) (48.36%), Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (1.45%), and ATR 42 / ATR 72 (1.45%).

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