Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of $112). Flying to Christchurch in March will prove the most costly (average of $184). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$190
February
$284
March
$312
April
$209
May
$222
June
$229
July
$228
August
$241
September
$246
October
$207
November
$268
December
$253
Peak season
Christchurch’s peak tourist season coincides with the summer holiday months of December through to February, when warm temperatures and clear skies are the norm and local tourists are on their annual vacation. Accommodation and flight tickets can get booked out and crowds experienced at many of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. The Easter weekend is another particularly busy time, while the surrounding ski fields see their peak conditions and biggest crowds over the winter months of June through to August.
Off season
Both Spring and Autumn are quieter times to visit Christchurch when the weather is still warm and good accommodation and flight deals can be found. Changing leaves throughout the city’s historic streets are beautiful from March through to May, while its reputation as the “Garden City” is evident during the Spring flower blooms from September through to November.
CHC Temperature | 6 - 17 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).
If you book well in advance of your travel dates, you can often find cheap flights to Christchurch throughout the year, but an increased demand throughout the Summer school holidays and Easter break makes prices go up. For the cheapest flights to Christchurch, opt to travel during the Spring or Autumn months, and weekday flight tickets are often slightly cheaper than weekends.
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Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.