Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Queenstown takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Queenstown?

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The flight distance between Christchurch and Queenstown is 346 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Christchurch and Queenstown. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Melbourne, Wellington, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Bangkok, London, Phuket City, Cebu, Napier, Rotorua, Adelaide, Palmerston North.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Perth, Gold Coast, Napier, Brisbane, Darwin, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Cairns, Bangkok, Rotorua, Ho Chi Minh City, Tauranga, Adelaide, Tokyo, London.

Question 6

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 7

What airports are near Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Christchurch and Queenstown?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Christchurch and Queenstown thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Christchurch and Queenstown can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Queenstown with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Christchurch and Queenstown?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Christchurch and Queenstown?

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Traveling between Christchurch and Queenstown, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

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There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika

Question 14

How many airports are there near Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Queenstown. The main one is Queenstown and other nearby airports include Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Queenstown depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Queenstown arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Christchurch and Queenstown depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Christchurch and Queenstown arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£40
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£40
Cheapest round-trip	£70
Average round-trip	£119
Nonstop flights in September	£40 – £136

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No

Cheap flights from Christchurch, New Zealand to Queenstown, New Zealand

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