Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC–ZQN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5641
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 AM
NZDT
8:20 AM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4619
EY Etihad
AT7
7:05 AM
NZDT
8:20 AM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4500
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZDT
9:40 AM
NZDT
1h
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EY4512
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZDT
9:40 AM
NZDT
1h
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EY4489
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZDT
9:40 AM
NZDT
1h
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EY4530
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZDT
9:40 AM
NZDT
1h
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EY4524
EY Etihad
AT7
11:05 AM
NZDT
12:20 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4568
EY Etihad
32A
11:20 AM
NZDT
12:20 PM
NZDT
1h
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EY4596
EY Etihad
AT7
12:45 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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NZ5655
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:45 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4514
EY Etihad
ATR
12:45 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4559
EY Etihad
ATR
12:45 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4486
EY Etihad
ATR
12:45 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4499
EY Etihad
AT7
3:00 PM
NZDT
4:15 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4549
EY Etihad
AT7
3:00 PM
NZDT
4:15 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4491
EY Etihad
ATR
3:00 PM
NZDT
4:15 PM
NZDT
1h 15m
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EY4535
EY Etihad
32A
3:05 PM
NZDT
4:05 PM
NZDT
1h
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EY4635
EY Etihad
AT7
8:50 AM
NZDT
10:00 AM
NZDT
1h 10m
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EY4487
EY Etihad
32A
10:25 AM
NZDT
11:20 AM
NZDT
0h 55m
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EY4489
EY Etihad
AT7
12:55 PM
NZDT
2:05 PM
NZDT
1h 10m
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EY4626
EY Etihad
AT7
2:35 PM
NZDT
3:45 PM
NZDT
1h 10m
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EY4507
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
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EY4526
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
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EY4562
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
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EY4511
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
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EY4579
EY Etihad
AT7
4:50 PM
NZDT
6:00 PM
NZDT
1h 10m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Christchurch to Queenstown
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 215 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

CHC–ZQN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 215 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–ZQN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 42 32A, AT7, ATR 1h-1h15
NZ Air New Zealand 14 AT7 1h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (42 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: NZ (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to ZQN direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to ZQN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
67
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Queenstown from Christchurch

Nearby airports with service to Queenstown Airport.
Metric CHC→ZQN WLG→ZQN
Distance from CHC 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 56 14
Flight time 1h 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of CHC with service to Queenstown Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Queenstown is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZDT · ZQN: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 346 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 15m.

CHC–ZQN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Queenstown route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 346 km
Flight time1h to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 31 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to ZQN flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 15m. The route covers 215 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from CHC to ZQN. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IVC, WLG, AKL, OOL, SYD, MEL and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZQN to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WLG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to ZQN

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHC to ZQN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to ZQN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).