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• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $76 or less one-way and $184 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Auckland to Christchurch was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
• Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
• Morning departure is around 11% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
• Considering the flight time between Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) is so short, don’t waste a large part of your day travelling to the airport. Drive your car directly to Auckland Airport and leave your car in one of the parking bays. You can pre-book your parking space online to save further time on the day of your flight.
• Air New Zealand and Jetstar do not offer complimentary meals on the flight between Auckland and Christchurch. Although the length of the flight is not long, once you add the time it takes to board and go through customs you may realise that you’re hungrier on the plane than you expected. Plan ahead and bring some snacks or fill up with a large meal beforehand.
• A Metro Bus is the most economical way to get from Christchurch International Airport to the central business district. The number 29 bus departs from the north end of the International Arrivals Hall and will take you to Central Station in approximately 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way adult ticket is NZ$ 8.50 approx.

• Is there duty free shopping at Auckland or Christchurch Airport?

  Unfortunately, you will not be able to do any duty free shopping as you are flying domestic. Only holders of a valid international flight ticket are able to purchase duty free items.

• Are public showers available at Christchurch Airport?

  You can freshen up after your flight thanks to the public showering facilities located on both the ground and first floor. You can hire a towel and soap for the cost of NZ$ 5 approx.

• How much will a taxi cost from Christchurch Airport to the city?

  Expect to pay somewhere between NZ$ 45-65 approx. for a taxi from the airport to the central business district. The price will be dependent on the exact location of your destination and the traffic on the roads.

• How long does a flight from Auckland to Christchurch take?

  The average direct flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 745 km.

• How many flights are there between Auckland and Christchurch?

  In normal times, a total of 1,322 direct flights connect Auckland to Christchurch weekly. On average, there are 188 departures per day.

• Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

  In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Christchurch from Auckland were found on Jetstar ($82) and Air New Zealand ($128), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($196) and Air New Zealand ($228).

• Which airlines fly most frequently between Auckland and Christchurch?

  Air New Zealand connects Auckland to Christchurch up to 37 flights per day, followed by EVA Air (33 flights per day), and Etihad Airways (32 flights per day).

• What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

  If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Christchurch on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

• Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Christchurch?

  Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Christchurch is Christchurch.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

  The earliest flight leaves Auckland at 06:00 and lands in Christchurch at 07:25.

• What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

  The last flight leaves Auckland at 20:40 and lands in Christchurch at 22:05.

• Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Christchurch?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between Auckland and Christchurch: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

• Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Christchurch?

  The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Christchurch flight route.

• Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

  oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

• On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

  There are direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

• Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

  The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $337 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $228 and an overall rating of 6.1.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Auckland to Christchurch due to COVID-19?

  EVA Air, Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Auckland to Christchurch. Confirm policies on booking site.

• How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

  KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

• How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Christchurch?

  KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

• What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

  Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

• What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

  Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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