Q: How many flights are there between Christchurch and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 1h 09m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Queenstown per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 1h 09m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:10 and will be landing in Queenstown at 08:25.

Question 3

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown jets off at 15:05 and lands at 16:05.

Question 4

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is £63.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Queenstown flight route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown on a daily basis.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is July, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £165 and £148 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is July, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £165 and £148 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Queenstown direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is £63.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Queenstown?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Queenstown per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:10 and will be landing in Queenstown at 08:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown jets off at 15:05 and lands at 16:05.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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