Flights from Queenstown Flights to Christchurch

Direct flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

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Last updated on: 04-12-2026

Queenstown

New Zealand

ZQN

Queenstown Airport

Christchurch

New Zealand

CHC

Christchurch International Airport

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Distance

214 miles · (344 km)

Flight time

55 minutes

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Airbus A320 (sharklets)

Queenstown to Christchurch Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Queenstown to Christchurch. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ZQN to CHC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Christchurch

What is the best time to visit Christchurch?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Christchurch is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Christchurch is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Christchurch

CHC

Airlines flying from Queenstown to Christchurch

Airline-specific flight schedules from Queenstown to Christchurch

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Queenstown ZQN to Christchurch CHC, which is Air New Zealand. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their ZQN CHC flight schedule.

Air New Zealand (NZ)

Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Queenstown to Christchurch

Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance

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Queenstown to Christchurch Flights

Flights from ZQN to CHC are operated 25 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 09:00 - 16:55. The earliest flight departs at 09:00, the last flight departs at 16:55. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Queenstown to Christchurch takes 55 minutes. The flight distance between Queenstown and Christchurch is 214 miles (or 344 km).

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