Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch are operated by 4 airliners – Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and Mount Cook Airlines. The most popular are provided by Mount Cook Airlines. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from Queenstown and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 1 flight, 3 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 10:20 and latest departure at 17:35. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is NZM 5044, NZM 5080, NZM 5382 and NZM 5386.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Air New Zealand offers 1 flight a day from Queenstown to Christchurch International between the hours of 10:20 and 17:35. The flight numbers for these flights are NZ 5044, NZ 5080, NZ 5382 and NZ 5386.

Mount Cook Airlines flight prices from Queenstown to Christchurch International can be found at www.mountcookairlines.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Queenstown to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

Do you need to get travel fast? You will find alternative routes from Queenstown to Christchurch that require 1 or more stops and in some instances the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. View the table below to see alternative route that are possible.

Return flight are operated by 5 airliners which include Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Mount Cook Airlines. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown page.

Alternative routes to Christchurch

As a substitute, you will discover that Dunedin International also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Dunedin International has around 8 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Dunedin is around 158 kilometers (98 miles) from Queenstown. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Queenstown. More information can be found at Flights from Dunedin to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Wanaka; 2 flights a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Christchurch

Should someone be collectiong you at Christchurch we would advise them to check Christchurch Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Christchurch.

Christchurch has the same time zone as Queenstown so there is no need to change your watches.

Getting to your destination from Christchurch International Airport Airport should be relatively straight forward and quick. Christchurch International Airport is around 10 km (6 miles) from Christchurch city center where most people will be traveling. Christchurch is a large city with over 363,900 people so you if you are looking for accommodation then there should be plenty of hotels and hostels available.