CHC - AKL

$78 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Auckland

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Cheapest return fare
$127
Typical prices: $172-$323
Jetstar
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CHC - AKL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$78
Typical prices: $108-$206
Jetstar
Mon 23/3
CHC - AKL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Auckland (CHC-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland

Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 18:40
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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07:00 - 08:25
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$127Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:10 - 07:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$128Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 08:25
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$130Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
17:20 - 18:40
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:10 - 07:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$132Jetstar
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:10 - 07:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$135Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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11:50 - 13:10
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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18:30 - 19:55
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$137Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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06:10 - 07:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$139Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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18:30 - 19:55
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$140Jetstar
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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06:10 - 07:35
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$142Jetstar
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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06:15 - 07:35
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
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06:10 - 07:35
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$146Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Auckland flights

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

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Auckland?

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

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

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

When flying from Christchurch to Auckland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Christchurch, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Auckland, 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 Christchurch to Auckland is July, where tickets cost $153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $257 and $236 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Auckland, 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 Christchurch to Auckland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Christchurch to Auckland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Christchurch to Auckland 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
CHC
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Apr 2025
The connection from domestic to international terminal involves outside walk, marked by Green Line on floor, not enough signage, exposure to elements
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
CHC
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AKL
Jan 2025
Dress comfortably. Make sure also have a change of clothes.

FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Auckland

  • Will an Uber pick me up from Auckland Airport?

    Uber, along with other ride sharing applications is available to complete pick-ups at Auckland Airport. It is recommended that you request to be picked up directly outside the Arrival Hall. Inclusive of a NZ$5 approx. airport charge, an Uber to the centre of Auckland should cost NZ$ 55 approx.

  • Are there public showers at Auckland Airport?

    There are free public showers located on the 1st Floor in the Domestic Arrivals area, opposite the Air New Zealand Premium check-in desk. Be mindful that accessories such as soap and towels are not provided, however you can purchase such items from iSite Tourism Centre which is located on the Ground Floor.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Auckland was $78 for a one-way ticket and $127 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Auckland?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Auckland are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $213 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $208 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Christchurch to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

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

    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 Auckland from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $166 or less round-trip.
  • The fastest and cheapest way to get to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is to take the number 29 bus that departs from Central Station. A one-way adult ticket will cost NZ$ 8.50 approx. and reach the airport in roughly 30 minutes.
  • If you are travelling with a bike, you can reassemble it once you land at Christchurch Airport’s designated Bicycle Assembly Area. Located just outside the terminal next to Door 4, there is a range of tools, stands and pumps available free of charge.
  • Neither Jetstar or Air New Zealand provide a complimentary meal with an economy class flight between Christchurch and Auckland (AKL). If you are flying with Jetstar and would like to eat a meal on board, you will need to pre-purchase a meal by selecting Starter Plus or Starter Max at the time of your booking, or add it afterwards. These upgrades will provide you with a light meal and a tea or coffee.
  • There are two Parents' Rooms available at Auckland Airport once you land, where you can feed and change the nappies of your child in private. The baby care facilities are located on the Ground Floor next to Door 3 and on the 1st Floor in the food court, opposite the Subway.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Auckland Intl?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Auckland. 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 Christchurch to Auckland? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3460 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
SFO - DXB
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.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.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

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.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

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.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

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