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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC - ZQN)

CHC — ZQN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$193
Provider with most accurate pricing for Christchurch-Queenstown Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Christchurch-Queenstown Intl flights.
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Compare providers for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Christchurch-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Christchurch-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Christchurch-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Christchurch to Queenstown is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from CHC to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Queenstown flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown consider choosing Etihad Airways (91%), Air New Zealand (91%) or Singapore Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$145Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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