Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Apia?

Flights from Christchurch to Apia usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Apia?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Christchurch to Apia: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Christchurch to Apia pass through?

One-stop flights from Christchurch to Apia most commonly connect through: • Auckland Intl (AKL) – 62% of one-stop connections • Nadi (NAN) – 38% of one-stop connections • Brisbane (BNE) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Christchurch to Apia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Christchurch to Apia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $859 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,044, a difference of $185. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Christchurch to Apia flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $968 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Christchurch to Apia?

A direct flight from Christchurch to Apia takes 00m, covering 5,810 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch to Apia?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Christchurch to Apia changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $636 to $4,818. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Christchurch to Apia looking right now?

One-way fares from Christchurch to Apia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $530.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Christchurch to Apia?

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 12h 49m via Nadi (NAN) and 14h 57m via Brisbane (BNE).

How much should I expect to pay for a Christchurch to Apia flight?

Return flights from Christchurch to Apia range from $831 to $1,228, with an average of $968 over the past 12 months. Anything below $831 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Apia?

Return flights from Christchurch to Apia typically range from $831 to $1,228. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $636 on Fiji Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Apia?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Apia. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Apia at $782 return. •April ($1,630) and December ($1,197) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Christchurch to Apia the cheapest?

Flights from Christchurch to Apia are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Apia?

Fiji Airways ($636) and Qantas Airways ($1,046) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Christchurch to Apia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Christchurch to Apia?

Auckland Intl (AKL) is the most popular stopover for the Christchurch to Apia route. 62% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AKL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Christchurch to Apia?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $952. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Christchurch to Apia, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Auckland Intl (AKL) had the shortest average connection time for Christchurch to Apia stopovers at 7h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

$636

Typical prices: $831-$1,228

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Cheapest one-way flight

$310

Typical prices: $417-$776

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14 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.

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February

Cheapest • 19% price drop

November

Most popular

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Nadi (NAN)

Cheapest • Avg $952 (return)

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Shortest trip • 9h 51m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Apia

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

14:10 - 15:05CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

24h 55m1 stop Nadi

15:50 - 13:10APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

21h 20m1 stop Nadi

$636Fiji Airways

6 hours ago

Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

17:20 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

7h 50m1 stop Nadi

05:00 - 16:20APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

11h 20m1 stop Nadi

$680Fiji Airways

10 hours ago

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

14:10 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

11h 00m1 stop Nadi

16:05 - 07:40APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

15h 35m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$787Multiple Airlines

6 hours ago

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

14:10 - 13:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

23h 00m1 stop Nadi

05:00 - 22:40APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

17h 40m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$844Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

06:15 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

18h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

05:00 - 13:10APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

8h 10m1 stop Nadi

$848Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

15:55 - 05:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

13h 05m1 stop Brisbane

06:50 - 21:05APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

14h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,046Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

21:10 - 10:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

12h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

20:45 - 07:25APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

10h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,053Air New Zealand

3+ days ago

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

21:10 - 10:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

12h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

20:45 - 08:10APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

11h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,220Air New Zealand

11 hours ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

06:05 - 23:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

16h 55m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

07:30 - 00:10APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

16h 40m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne

$1,703Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

07:00 - 05:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

22h 00m2 stops Wellington Brisbane

06:50 - 00:25APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

41h 35m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$2,549Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Christchurch to Apia

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

13:50 - 22:45CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

8h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

05:00 - 21:05APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

16h 05m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$1,152Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 22:45CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

13h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

05:00 - 21:05APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

16h 05m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$1,154Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

13:50 - 22:45CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

8h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

05:00 - 21:05APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

16h 05m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$1,181Multiple Airlines

20 hours ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 22:45CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

13h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

20:45 - 07:25APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

10h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,416Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

13:50 - 22:45CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

8h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

20:45 - 08:10APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

11h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,516Multiple Airlines

20 hours ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

10:30 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

14h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

05:00 - 22:20APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

17h 20m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$1,817Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

15h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

05:00 - 08:25APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

27h 25m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$2,178Fiji Airways

2 days ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

15h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

05:00 - 22:20APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

17h 20m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$2,241Fiji Airways

1 day ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 01:10CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

15h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

05:00 - 13:20APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

32h 20m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

$2,488Fiji Airways

20 hours ago

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

16:35 - 05:00CHC Christchurch-APW Apia Faleolo

36h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

07:30 - 00:25APW Apia Faleolo-CHC Christchurch

16h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$3,112Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Christchurch to Apia flights

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How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Apia? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Apia departing in March.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Apia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Apia. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Apia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Christchurch to Apia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Apia at $782 return.
•April ($1,630) and December ($1,197) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Christchurch to Apia the cheapest?: Flights from Christchurch to Apia are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	February
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Cheapest flight	$310

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Apia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Christchurch to Apia:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Christchurch to Apia?
A direct flight from Christchurch to Apia takes 00m, covering 5,810 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch to Apia?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Christchurch to Apia flight?
Return flights from Christchurch to Apia range from $831 to $1,228, with an average of $968 over the past 12 months. Anything below $831 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Christchurch to Apia flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $968 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Christchurch to Apia changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $636 to $4,818. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Christchurch to Apia looking right now?
One-way fares from Christchurch to Apia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $530.
Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Apia?
Flights from Christchurch to Apia usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW).
Which airports do connecting flights from Christchurch to Apia pass through?
One-stop flights from Christchurch to Apia most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Christchurch to Apia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Christchurch to Apia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $859 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,044, a difference of $185.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Christchurch to Apia?
Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 12h 49m via Nadi (NAN) and 14h 57m via Brisbane (BNE).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $859, about $185 less than Monday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Christchurch to Apia trip for February. Fares historically average $782 return in that month – typically $848 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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

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