Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

One-way fares from $161 · CHC → ZQN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Queenstown → Christchurch
Cheapest fare
$161

Air New Zealand · Fri, 5 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $161

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 00m

350 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $288
  2. December 2026 $174
  3. January 2027 $234
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $161

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Air New Zealand
Depart07:10 Fri, 5 FebCHC → ZQN 1h 15m · Direct
$161one way, per person
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About flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN) are about 350 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $161, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $161 with Air New Zealand, departing Friday, 5 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $161 to $288.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $161 one way.

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Christchurch and Queenstown are around 350 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.

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