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Queenstown Christchurch
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Thu, 23 May ZQN - CHC
Sat, 25 May CHC - ZQN
£106 £104
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Queenstown Christchurch
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Tue, 23 Jul ZQN - CHC
£51 £49
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
45% Trains are 45% more expensive in Christchurch than in Queenstown.
Queenstown £0.95
Christchurch £1.38
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
47% The average meal is 47% more expensive in Christchurch than in Queenstown.
Queenstown £8.1
Christchurch £11.91
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 2.1 NZD
1 NZD = 0.48 GBP
Last checked on 27 April 2024
Distance: 224 miles
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.


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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Queenstown to Christchurch change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Queenstown to Christchurch may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Queenstown to Christchurch on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Queenstown and Christchurch, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Queenstown to Christchurch airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

How long does the flight take to go from Queenstown to Christchurch?
The total flight time between Queenstown and Christchurch is of around 01:24 hours on average, considering an average distance of 550 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Queenstown to Christchurch at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is 49£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Christchurch expensive to visit compared to Queenstown?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Christchurch costs an average of 1.67 GBP, 25% cheaper than Queenstown, with a fare of 2.24 GBP, while train tickets costs 45% more in Christchurch: 1.38 GBP against 0.95 GBP in Queenstown. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.91 GBP in Christchurch, 47% more than the 8.10 GBP in Queenstown. The price of the coffee is around the same price in Christchurch and Queenstown, with an average of 2.61 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
The most popular months to book a trip from Queenstown to Christchurch are September, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch?
The best time of the year to go to Christchurch when flying from Queenstown depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Christchurch from Queenstown in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, June and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Queenstown - Christchurch.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Queenstown. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Queenstown and Christchurch?
The main airport route flying between Queenstown and Christchurch is: Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Air New Zealand.
  • Singapore Airlines.
Which are the airlines with flights from Queenstown to Christchurch?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Queenstown to Christchurch are:
  • Air New Zealand.
Flight Duration 1 h and 24 m Flights between Queenstown and Christchurch take, on average, 1 h and 24 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £49 Cheapest price for a flight between Queenstown and Christchurch found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Queenstown Airport (limited) The airport Queenstown Airport (limited) is the departure airport operating flights between Queenstown and Christchurch
Arriving Airport Christchurch International Airport Flights departing Queenstown with Christchurch as destination arrive at Christchurch International Airport

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