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

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215 mi airlines 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 56m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5640+3
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:50 AM
NZST
10:00 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4635cs
EY Etihad
AT7
9:00 AM
NZST
10:10 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4576+1
EY Etihad
32A
10:25 AM
NZST
11:20 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4626cs
EY Etihad
AT7
2:35 PM
NZST
3:45 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5648+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
2:35 PM
NZST
3:45 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4562+1
EY Etihad
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:40 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4511+1
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZST
5:40 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EY4526
EY Etihad
32A
4:45 PM
NZST
5:40 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5641+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:10 AM
NZST
8:25 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4619cs
EY Etihad
AT7
7:10 AM
NZST
8:25 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4512
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZST
9:40 AM
NZST
1h
M T W T F S S
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EY4530cs
EY Etihad
32A
8:40 AM
NZST
9:40 AM
NZST
1h
M T W T F S S
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NZ659+1
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
8:40 AM
NZST
9:40 AM
NZST
1h
M T W T F S S
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EY4514cs
EY Etihad
AT7
12:45 PM
NZST
2:00 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5655+4
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:45 PM
NZST
2:00 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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SQ4546cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
12:45 PM
NZST
2:00 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4559cs
EY Etihad
ATR
12:45 PM
NZST
2:00 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4591+1
EY Etihad
AT7
2:40 PM
NZST
3:55 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EY4568+1
EY Etihad
32A
3:05 PM
NZST
4:05 PM
NZST
1h
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Queenstown to Christchurch
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 215 mi 0h 55m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

ZQN–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 215 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZQN–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, SQ 14 AT7 1h10 Star Alliance EY, SQ
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZQN to CHC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZQN to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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 Christchurch from Queenstown

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric ZQN→CHC DUD→CHC IVC→CHC
Distance from ZQN 94 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 42 75 36
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 5m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ZQN with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 346 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 10m.

ZQN–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Queenstown to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 346 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 54 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZQN to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 10m. The route covers 215 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ZQN to CHC. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, AKL, OOL, SYD, BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHC to ZQN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUD, IVC and HKK. 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 ZQN to CHC

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ZQN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZQN to CHC ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD), Invercargill (IVC) and (HKK).