$633 Find Cheap Flights from Singapore to Christchurch – Compare and Save

Instead of long waiting times at a stopover airport, fly directly from Singapore to Christchurch with airlines such as Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines Business and First Class passengers can also benefit from the SilverKris Lounge (Terminal 2) at Changi Airport. Air New Zealand, on the other hand, has various lounges at Christchurch Airport where travellers can relax after arrival, during transit or before departure.

There are various options for travel to Christchurch from the airport, but the cheapest means of transport is the bus. The Purple Line and bus route number 29 operate between the airport and the city at a price of NZ $9 (≈ S$ 8-9) per fare. Departure is from the northern end of the arrivals hall. Alternatively, taxis also wait outside the terminal building, and a ride into the city costs between NZ$ 45 and 65 (≈ S$ 42-60).

Among airlines operating Singapore to Christchurch flights:

• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Christchurch. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Singapore Airlines
• Air New Zealand

Flights from Singapore to Christchurch usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Singapore to Christchurch.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,297 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $2,402 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $91–$171 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Christchurch most commonly connect through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 4% of one-stop connections

Melbourne (MEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Singapore to Christchurch route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,328 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,622 – a $294 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Christchurch route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Christchurch flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Westfield Riccarton, University of Canterbury, and Christchurch Art Gallery. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 10:18
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 05:38.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of $1,469. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Christchurch takes 9h 48m, covering 13,515 km.

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.

One-way fares from Singapore to Christchurch are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $699, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Singapore Airlines is the only airline operating Singapore to Christchurch flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 02m, compared to 14h 32m via Melbourne (MEL) and 14h 39m via Brisbane (BNE).

Christchurch is 4 hours ahead of Singapore (New Zealand Time vs Singapore Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
· EZU Car Rental
· Mode
· Yes Rentals
· Snap Rentals

Return flights from Singapore to Christchurch range from $1,249 to $1,903, with an average of $1,469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,249 counts as a good deal.