Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC–ZQN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CHC–ZQN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 215 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, SQ | 13 | 32A, AT7 | 1h-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | EY, SQ |
| VA Virgin Australia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Queenstown from Christchurch
| Metric | CHC→ZQN | WLG→ZQN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHC | – | 189 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 34 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
CHC: NZST · ZQN: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown.
CHC–ZQN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CHC to ZQN
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CHC to ZQN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CHC to ZQN is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wellington, Auckland and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).