Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown from $56 CHC → ZQN
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest return found recently is $140 with Air New Zealand, 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $56 with Air New Zealand, 1 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $56, Air New Zealand, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $140, 1 Aug 2027 to 4 Aug 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- April 2027, one-way fares from $56 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air New Zealand
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$140
1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 7:10 a.m. · Return leaves 10:25 a.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 8 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$140
1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 7:10 a.m. · Return leaves 10:25 a.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 8 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$140 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 9 days, 3 Nov to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $140 to $192.
At $140, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
9 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 | $140 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $90 to $134.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$56
1 Apr 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · 1 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$56
1 Apr 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · 1 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$56 1 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $56 to $201.
At $56, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 18 Nov to 1 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $134 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $157 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $96 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $90 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Apr 2027 | $56 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $56.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Christchurch to Queenstown
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Christchurch to Queenstown?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 9 days of return prices, 3 Nov to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $142 | $92 | +75% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $117 | $88 | +44% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $109 | $88 | +35% | 26 |
| 30–59 days | $113 | $90 | +40% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $81 | $56 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?
The cheapest return found recently is $140 with Air New Zealand, 1 Aug 2027 to 4 Aug 2027, found 8 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $56 with Air New Zealand, 1 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $90 to $134.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?
April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $56, 1 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $140 with Air New Zealand, 1 Aug 2027 to 4 Aug 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $56 with Air New Zealand, 1 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air New Zealand on 1 Apr 2027, takes 1 h from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?
Between 18 Nov and 1 Apr 2027, Air New Zealand has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work