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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

50%Trains are 50% more expensive in Christchurch than in Queenstown.

Queenstown$1.49

Christchurch$2.23

MealMid-priced restaurant

0%A meal in Christchurch costs roughly the same as in Queenstown.

Queenstown$22.32

Christchurch$22.32

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

4%A taxi fare in Christchurch is 4% cheaper than in Queenstown.

Queenstown$3.50

Christchurch$3.35

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

3%Coffee is 3% more expensive in Christchurch than in Queenstown.

Queenstown$4.25

Christchurch$4.39

Exchange rate

1 SGD = 1.35 NZD

1 NZD = 0.75 SGD

Last checked on Fri, 05/12

Distance: 360 kms

Queenstown airports

Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Christchurch airports

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Queenstown to Christchurch

Is it safe to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that New Zealand may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Queenstown to Christchurch, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Christchurch is 75$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Christchurch more expensive than Queenstown to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Christchurch costs an average of 3.35 SGD , 4% cheaper than Queenstown, with a fare of 3.50 SGD,

while train tickets cost 50% more at Christchurch: $ 2.23 SGD versus $ 1.49 SGD at Queenstown.

Contrasting the price of a meal, they round 22.32 SGD in both Christchurch and Queenstown.

The price of the coffee is around 3% more expensive in Christchurch, with an average of 4.39 SGD , while in Queenstown the coffee costs 4.25 SGD.

How long does the flight from Queenstown to Christchurch take?

Flight length from Queenstown to Christchurch is around 01:24 hours on average, at an average distance of 550 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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