$73+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Mon 16/1120:55
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 7/106:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$137
Fri 22/506:25
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 24/506:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$146
Sun 21/614:25
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 26/616:25
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$152
Tue 23/607:15
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 3/918:50
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$154
Sat 30/516:10
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 6/606:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$156
Sat 13/608:25
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 27/613:50
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$158
Tue 2/608:25
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 10/613:50
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$159
Sun 31/516:10
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 3/618:55
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$161
Mon 15/611:40
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 18/609:40
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$163
Thu 2/707:15
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 12/706:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$164
Wed 15/715:20
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 17/706:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$166
Sun 5/720:50
AKL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Mon 13/706:15
CHC
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$168

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2026.

Return from

$146

One-way from

$73

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$159

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/5-24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Auckland to Christchurch
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Auckland to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Christchurch.

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Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/6

14:25-15:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 26/6

16:25-17:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$152

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

06:15-07:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 27/7

16:25-17:45

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 1/8

06:15-07:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 4/10

06:15-07:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$158
Fastest return journey

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

11:40-13:00

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

09:40-11:00

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 2/7

12:55-14:15

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

10:30-11:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$159

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/7

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$159

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 17/6

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$159

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Christchurch

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

The price you pay for your flight to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 3 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving New Zealand, such as Fiji Airways,Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

  • 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 81 flights from Auckland to Christchurch per day from 5 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, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

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

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $64, while return flights cost around $83.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $210, however they can be found for as little as $83.

  • 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 have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

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

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