$68 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$134
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$160
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$185
Dunedin
Dunedindirect$190
Nelson
Nelsondirect$202
Napier
Napierdirect$322
Tauranga
Taurangadirect$416
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$160
Invercargill
Invercargilldirect$261
Rotorua
Rotoruadirect$230
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$134
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$160
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$185
Dunedin
Dunedindirect$190
Nelson
Nelsondirect$202
Napier
Napierdirect$322
Tauranga
Taurangadirect$416
Hamilton
Hamiltondirect$160
Invercargill
Invercargilldirect$261
Rotorua
Rotoruadirect$230

Book Cheap Christchurch to New Zealand Plane Tickets

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

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 09:40
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:30 - 16:55
AKL
-
CHC
1h 25mdirect
$134Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Jetstar Logo
13:50 - 15:10
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 08:40
AKL
-
CHC
1h 25mdirect
$138Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:35
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 17:35
AKL
-
CHC
1h 25mdirect
$139Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 11:00
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:15 - 14:35
AKL
-
CHC
1h 20mdirect
$141Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:25 - 17:50
CHC
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AKL
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 17:35
AKL
-
CHC
1h 25mdirect
$143Jetstar
Thu, 2 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Jetstar Logo
16:25 - 17:50
CHC
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AKL
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mdirect
$145Jetstar
Mon, 20 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 16:05
CHC
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ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20
ZQN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$185Air New Zealand
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
08:40 - 09:40
CHC
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ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20
ZQN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$190Air New Zealand
Mon, 20 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 16:05
CHC
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ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20
ZQN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$197Air New Zealand
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 10:30
CHC
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HLZ
1h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 18:50
HLZ
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CHC
4h 55m
1 stop
$298Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Christchurch to New Zealand flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Christchurch found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $113 return. The most popular route is from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $113.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Christchurch to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $256 on average. Morning departures are around 63% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $695.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to New Zealand?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $360, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $289 and $256 respectively.

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

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

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

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

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 New Zealand, 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 a flight from Christchurch to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Christchurch to Auckland

Flights from Christchurch to New Zealand: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Christchurch to New Zealand 
NoelFlew with Air New Zealand
CHC
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PMR
Apr 2026
Wear hearing protection while walking to and from the aircraft and while flying, as they are still very noisy.
MichelleFlew with Air New Zealand
CHC
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HKK
Nov 2025
Make sure you have a back up plan for transportation. My ride was unfortunately delayed due to a multiple car accident that closed the road for seven hours. I had no way to get to my hotel near Greymouth.There are no taxis, but I was fortunate enough to find a lovely bus driver who dropped me at my hotel on her route to Greymouth.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
CHC
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AKL
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 - booking New Zealand flights

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

    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 New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from Christchurch to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Christchurch to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $80 one-way - $144 round-trip; Hamilton $92 one-way - $171 round-trip; Wellington $84 one-way - $163 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to New Zealand? 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
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 244 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

6.0 GoodNeeta, Jun 2026
NAN - DFW
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Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

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!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

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

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

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

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

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

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

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.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

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 smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

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

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