Cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch from $177 ZQN → CHC
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $177 with Air New Zealand, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $177, Air New Zealand, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, one-way fares from $100 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air New Zealand
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 55 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $127 to $145.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$177
1 Dec · Air New Zealand
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 10:25 a.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$177
1 Dec · Air New Zealand
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 10:25 a.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$177 1 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$100 6 Mar 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $61 to $112.
At $177, the cheapest one-way found recently is above 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 1 Dec to 6 Mar 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 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | $177 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $127 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $133 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $145 | Jetstar | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $100 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $100.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Queenstown to Christchurch
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 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Queenstown to Christchurch?
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 52% 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 | $178 | $126 | +109% | 33 |
| 7–13 days | $168 | $95 | +98% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $104 | $95 | +22% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $127 | $61 | +49% | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $112 | $61 | +32% | 28 |
| 90–179 days | $85 | $81 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 1 Dec. 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 one-way flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $177 with Air New Zealand, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $100 with Air New Zealand, 6 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $127 to $145.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $100, 6 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 52% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $177 with Air New Zealand, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air New Zealand on 1 Dec, takes 55 min from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Between 1 Dec and 6 Mar 2027, Air New Zealand has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 1.
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