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How popular is this Christchurch to Queenstown flight route?

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Within the past month, 842 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Queenstown in 1h 15m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Christchurch and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 346 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown round-trip?

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Air New Zealand, at $151, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Queenstown.. Air New Zealand is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 4

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

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The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Christchurch to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Queenstown

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The most flights from CHC to ZQN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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The cheapest flight price from Christchurch to Queenstown is $75. On average you can expect to pay $176. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $182.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Before booking your flight to Queenstown from Christchurch, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (87%), Air New Zealand (83%), Singapore Airlines( 82%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Queenstown.

Question 13

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

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To save up to 117% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Christchurch to Queenstown from $341 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $409 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

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

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July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Queenstown from Christchurch. Prices for July average $284 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $138. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a July flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

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

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When flying from Christchurch to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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If you book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you will be flying from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl. Flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) from Christchurch (CHC) take 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from Christchurch to Queenstown per day from 1 airline.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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

Question 19

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Christchurch to Queenstown flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Christchurch to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Christchurch to Queenstown with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Queenstown from Christchurch today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$182
One-way from	$116
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$235
Good round-trip deal	$172 or less
Good one-way deal	$80 or less

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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