Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQN–CHC) — 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.
ZQN–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 215 miles in approximately 1h 10m. 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 | 25 | 32A, AT7 | 0h55-1h10 | – | Star Alliance | EY, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Christchurch from Queenstown
| Metric | ZQN→CHC | DUD→CHC | IVC→CHC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZQN | – | 94 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 88 | 45 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ZQN: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
ZQN–CHC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZQN to CHC
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZQN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZQN to CHC is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 50 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 Dunedin (DUD), Invercargill (IVC) and (HKK).