Athletics at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games – Women's 1500 metres

The women's 1500 metres event at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games was held on 31 January and 2 February at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The winning margin was 3.58 seconds which as of 2024 remains the only time the women's 1500 metres has been won by more than three seconds at these games.

Heats
Held on 31 January

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.

Final
Held on 2 February