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Cheap flights to Christchurch from $48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IAH — CHC
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

Flights to Christchurch in 2024

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,246 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$183

Return from

$105

One-way from

$48
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Auckland Intl to Christchurch
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Cheap flights to Christchurch in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Christchurch in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,246 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Christchurch in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 4/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$105
Thu 6/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$110
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 17/606:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$111
Wed 5/618:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Wed 12/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$113
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 11/609:40CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$115
Tue 4/616:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$116
Wed 19/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 24/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$120
Wed 29/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$121
Mon 3/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$125

Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Christchurch in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,246 searches and data were last updated on 7 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Christchurch in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 4/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$105
Thu 6/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$110
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 17/606:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$111
Wed 5/618:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Wed 12/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$113
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 11/609:40CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$115
Tue 4/616:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$116
Wed 7/813:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Thu 19/920:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$118
Wed 19/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 24/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$120
Wed 29/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$121

Flights to Christchurch departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Christchurch, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,246 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Christchurch. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 14/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 14/509:40CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$133
Tue 14/516:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Fri 17/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$148
Wed 15/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 16/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$150
Wed 15/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Fri 17/508:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$158
Thu 16/516:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 25/512:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$176
Thu 16/516:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 18/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$185
Tue 14/513:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Tue 14/518:10CHC - AKL
1 stop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$188
Thu 16/516:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Fri 17/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$196
Thu 16/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 22/518:10CHC - AKL
1 stop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$213

One-way flights to Christchurch

Explore one-way flight options to Christchurch for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,246 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Christchurch. Reserve a round-trip flight to Christchurch instead by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 14/513:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$48
Tue 18/616:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$50
Tue 18/616:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$52
Wed 7/818:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$55
Wed 29/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$57
Tue 25/618:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$58
Mon 27/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$60
Tue 25/618:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$62
Thu 13/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$67

Direct flights to Christchurch

Tue 4/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$105
Thu 6/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$110
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 17/606:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$111
Wed 5/618:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Wed 12/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$113
Mon 10/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 11/609:40CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$115
Tue 4/616:10AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$116
Wed 7/813:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Thu 19/920:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$118
Wed 19/606:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 24/620:25CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$120
Wed 29/506:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/506:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$121

Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Christchurch is currently $56 while a return flight costs $142. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of $113). 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

$188

February

$278

March

$306

April

$205

May

$210

June

$223

July

$221

August

$236

September

$240

October

$196

November

$263

December

$248

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.

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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 7 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Jetstar to Christchurch. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
638 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
638 reviews
8.3
Very Good
638 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

6.8
Okay
652 reviews
8.3
Very Good
638 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

What is good to know if travelling to Christchurch?

  • If you’re addicted to good quality coffee and the prospect of going without on holiday scares you ­ fear not! Christchurch boasts excellent cafes with a reputation for excellent coffee and gourmet delicacies. Here’s our pick of 10 of the best cafes in Christchurch.
  • Christchurch is the reason to visit to New Zealand’s South Island and the ideal base for exploring everything this region has to offer.
  • Christchurch is the starting point of the Misty Mountain Hop 12 day cycling adventure that takes in some of the South Island’s most picturesque locations.
  • Just to the south of Christchurch is some of the country’s best salmon fishing in the Rakaia River and a 12 metre high salmon statue which is literally one of the biggest attractions in New Zealand.
  • Fancy exploring New Zealand by car? From Christchurch you can drive north through Canterbury on the Alpine Pacific Triangle route, taking in the wildlife­ spotting mecca of Kaikoura, the wineries of Waipara, and the hot springs of Hanmer.
  • How long is the flight to Christchurch?

    Flights from Auckland to Christchurch ­ 1h 20m Flights from Wellington to Christchurch ­ 55m Flights from Dunedin to Christchurch ­ 1h 5m Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch ­ 1h 45m Flights from Queenstown to Christchurch ­ 1h 5m

  • Which airlines operate to Christchurch?

    There are multiple daily flights to Christchurch from both Auckland and Wellington with Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Of these two airlines, Jetstar tends to offer the cheapest flights to Christchurch, particularly if you only have carry-on luggage, but there are good deals available with Air New Zealand if you book early. There are also multiple daily flights to Christchurch from Dunedin, Rotorua and Queenstown with Air New Zealand.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    The Christchurch Airport is located 12 kilometres northwest of the city centre in the suburb of Harewood.There are regular local buses that connect the Christchurch Airport to the city centre along a number of different routes. They depart from outside the international arrival terminal and take around 30 minutes, and tickets can be purchased from the driver. There is also a free Airport Hopper bus that operates from the airport’s long term carpark, departing every 30 minutes and taking 10 minutes. For door to door service, there is a Super Shuttle which meets every flight coming into Christchurch Airport with tickets available online or from the driver, as well as metered taxis that offer the fastest option.

  • What does CHC mean?

    Great question - CHC just means Christchurch Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    If you book a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch. There are 80 flights from Auckland to Christchurch per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch Airport typically cost $38, while return flights cost around $87.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $1,091, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

    Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 km away from Christchurch Airport).

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