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Cheap Flights to Christchurch

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

Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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16:10 - 17:35AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
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20:35 - 21:55CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$125Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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08:10 - 09:00WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
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18:15 - 19:05CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$125Jetstar
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Tue, 21 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 17:35AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
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06:15 - 07:35CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Jetstar Logo
19:40 - 20:30WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
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18:10 - 19:00CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Jetstar Logo
19:40 - 20:30WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
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18:10 - 19:00CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$129Jetstar
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Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Jetstar Logo
15:20 - 16:45AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:20 - 17:40CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$130Jetstar
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
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07:05 - 08:20CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$158Air New Zealand
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Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:10 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
$161Air New Zealand
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:05 - 08:20CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
$165Air New Zealand
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Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 22 Mar
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21:45 - 23:05AKL-CHC
1h 20mdirect
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19:15 - 20:40CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
$179Multiple Airlines
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Air New Zealand
Most flights • 642 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
WLG-CHC
Cheapest
AKL-CHC
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 30% price drop
October
Most popular
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$125
Overall average: $184
Jetstar
Tue 21/10Tue 28/10
AKL - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$58
Typical prices: $60-144
Jetstar
Tue 13/1
WLG - CHC • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Christchurch

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

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest airline ticket to Christchurch from the New Zealand in the last 72 hours was $34 one-way, and $73 round-trip on the route from Wellington to Christchurch. The most popular route is from Auckland to Christchurch and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $125 return.

How much is a flight to Christchurch?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Christchurch from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $248. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $59 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Christchurch which costs $208 on average, and Wellington to Christchurch, which costs $300 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Christchurch is October, where tickets cost $206 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $319 and $300 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $144.

What is a good deal for flights to Christchurch?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch, 25% of our users found tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Auckland $80 one-way - $153 return, from Wellington $114 one-way - $182 return, from Dunedin $145 one-way - $265 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Christchurch Plane Tickets

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington to Christchurch

When to book flights to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Christchurch 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. The information is for flights to Christchurch based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Christchurch Airport?

    There are no hotels located within the grounds of Christchurch Airport, however Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport is the closest and is only 700m away from the terminal. You can either take a short walk to reach the hotel or arrange to be picked up by a free shuttle. A Superior Room is perfect for a small family, with two double beds and an ensuite bathroom.

  • Can I catch public transport from Christchurch Airport to the city?

    The number 29 public bus operates a service that connects Christchurch Airport to Central Station. The trip only takes approximately 30 min in travel time to reach Christchurch Bus Interchange which is in the heart of the city. You can purchase a ticket once you board the bus from the driver, which will cost NZ$ 8.50 for an adult and NZ$ 2.65 for a child.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

    The cheapest airline ticket to Christchurch from the New Zealand in the last 72 hours was $34 one-way, and $73 round-trip on the route from Wellington to Christchurch. The most popular route is from Auckland to Christchurch and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $125 return.

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    Christchurch Airport is 10 km from the centre of Christchurch.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    When flying to Christchurch, you'll arrive at Christchurch Airport (CHC). The airport is also known as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Christchurch?

    On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $248. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $59 and departed from Wellington Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $312. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $424 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Christchurch.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch 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 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $103 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $134.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch? 25% of our users found return tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Auckland $116, from Dunedin $205, from Napier $229
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.
  • Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the biggest travel hub for the South Island, and is close to Mount Hutt and Mount Taylor, which both have popular ski resorts during the winter.
  • A Children’s Play Area is located on Level 1 of Christchurch Airport (CHC) so that you can let your kids release some energy after the flight.
  • If you are being picked up from Christchurch Airport and require assistance to reach your vehicle, contact the Airport Services department as they can arrange to provide support to help you move throughout the terminal building to reach the car park. Special mobility parks are available on the ground floor of the multi-level car park which is directly opposite the terminal.
  • Should you have forgotten any toiletries or have any post-flight medical needs, a pharmacy is located on Level 1 of Christchurch Airport. TravelPharm has a broad range of healthcare items and medicines, however it does not dispense prescriptions.

Prefer to fly direct to Christchurch?

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

Direct departures

New Zealand to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Christchurch. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3362 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

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

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

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

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

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.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

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.

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

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

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

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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