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Cheapest return fare
$137
Typical prices: $139-$209
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Cheapest direct flights
$137
Typical prices: $139-$209
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 17:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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12:55 - 14:15
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$137Jetstar
Sat, 1 Aug - Tue, 4 Aug
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08:25 - 09:50
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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12:55 - 14:15
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$139Jetstar
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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14:25 - 15:45
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mdirect
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13:50 - 15:10
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$141Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
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14:25 - 15:45
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mdirect
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06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$142Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
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08:25 - 09:50
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$144Jetstar
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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14:25 - 15:45
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mdirect
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20:30 - 21:50
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$146Jetstar
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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07:15 - 08:40
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$148Jetstar
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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07:15 - 08:40
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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18:55 - 20:20
CHC
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AKL
1h 25mdirect
$149Jetstar
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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07:15 - 08:40
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
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13:50 - 15:10
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
$151Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
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14:25 - 15:45
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1h 20mdirect
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16:25 - 17:50
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$153Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch departing in August.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Christchurch, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost $153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $251 and $251 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Christchurch

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch was $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch, with oneworld 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, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Christchurch are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $190 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $220 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $71 or less one-way and $143 or less round-trip.
  • Considering the flight time between Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) is so short, don’t waste a large part of your day travelling to the airport. Drive your car directly to Auckland Airport and leave your car in one of the parking bays. You can pre-book your parking space online to save further time on the day of your flight.
  • Air New Zealand and Jetstar do not offer complimentary meals on the flight between Auckland and Christchurch. Although the length of the flight is not long, once you add the time it takes to board and go through customs you may realise that you’re hungrier on the plane than you expected. Plan ahead and bring some snacks or fill up with a large meal beforehand.
  • A Metro Bus is the most economical way to get from Christchurch International Airport to the central business district. The number 29 bus departs from the north end of the International Arrivals Hall and will take you to Central Station in approximately 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way adult ticket is NZ$ 8.50 approx.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Christchurch?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Auckland Intl to Christchurch.
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 245 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
LAX - NAN
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Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

1.5Hrs to get from plane into terminal. Long wait. Flight to NZ 1 he late

Excellent service all staff where very friendly patient and efficient solved a boarding problem for me due to me not being able to access the visa portal for the USA.

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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