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

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215 mi airlines 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1h ago
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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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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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Queenstown to Christchurch
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 215 mi 0h 55m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

ZQN–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 215 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 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
EY Etihad Airways 31 32A, AT7 0h55-1h10
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (31 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
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZQN to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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 2 1
Weekly flights 31 76 12
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: NZDT · CHC: NZDT

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 flights31 out / 56 return
1-stop connections5 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: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from ZQN to CHC. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, SYD, AKL, 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 Etihad Airways. With 31 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 31 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD), Invercargill (IVC) and (HKK).