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Cheap flights to Christchurch from $688

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 20/5. 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.
WAS — CHC
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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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 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$317

Return from

$71

One-way from

$80
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Christchurch
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Cheap flights to Christchurch in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Christchurch in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Christchurch in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 20/413:15CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,430
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 18/413:15CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,522
Thu 11/408:20HNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,565
Wed 10/408:30HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,596
Thu 11/408:20HNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,622
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/413:15CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,631
Tue 16/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/409:40CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,644
Wed 10/408:30HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,654
Tue 30/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/520:25CHC - LAX
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,659

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 129,216 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Christchurch in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 20/413:15CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,430
Sun 18/823:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 27/813:15CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,447
Sun 18/823:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 27/813:15CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,448
Thu 26/1223:15HNL - CHC
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/114:20CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,457
Tue 5/1122:35SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 26/1114:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,460
Sat 3/823:35SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 17/813:15CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,483
Wed 21/808:30HNL - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/916:50CHC - HNL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,486
Thu 26/1223:15HNL - CHC
1 stop15h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 4/114:20CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,494
Thu 26/1223:15HNL - CHC
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/114:20CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,503

Flights to Christchurch departing soon

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Sat 23/321:20SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 30/316:35CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,485
Sat 23/318:59SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 30/316:35CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,493
Sat 23/318:59SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 30/306:05CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,585
Sun 24/319:15DEN - CHC
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/406:25CHC - DEN
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,956
Sun 24/307:34DEN - CHC
2 stops35h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 5/409:40CHC - DEN
3 stops45h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$3,268
Sun 24/313:33DEN - CHC
1 stop25h 02mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/416:00CHC - DEN
2 stops34h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,312
Wed 27/316:45SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/406:10CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$3,329
Wed 27/323:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/406:50CHC - SFO
2 stops35h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,416
Wed 27/323:55SFO - CHC
1 stop26h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/415:00CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,424

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 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 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.
Mon 20/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops37h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$688
Mon 20/508:20HNL - CHC
3 stops38h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$691
Tue 21/512:00HNL - CHC
2 stops26h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$849
Tue 21/512:00HNL - CHC
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$892
Sat 14/923:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$1,008
Wed 3/409:20LAX - CHC
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,108
Wed 3/423:55LAX - CHC
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,227
Sat 14/923:55LAX - CHC
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,230
Mon 8/708:20HNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$1,251

Find flights to Christchurch within your budget

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 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,315 - $2,253

Route

Departure

Return

Price

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Mon 15/4

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 22/4

1 stop15h 00m

$1,315

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Mon 15/4

2 stops41h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 22/4

1 stop21h 15m

$1,398

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 17/8

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 29/8

1 stop18h 40m

$1,401

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Wed 10/4

2 stops25h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 19/4

2 stops31h 25m

$1,846

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 6/5

1 stop17h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 13/5

1 stop16h 20m

$1,995

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 16/4

2 stops30h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 23/4

2 stops30h 47m

$2,025

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 29/3

1 stop22h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 7/4

1 stop21h 40m

$2,068

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 16/8

1 stop21h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 26/8

1 stop18h 55m

$2,230

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

2 stops24h 23m

Christchurch

Tue 7/5

2 stops34h 28m

$2,253

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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 $994 while a return flight costs $1,837. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

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 $178). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$184

February

$274

March

$292

April

$269

May

$218

June

$220

July

$220

August

$233

September

$240

October

$200

November

$261

December

$246

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 28 January 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 17 March 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 mornings, 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 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Air New Zealand to Christchurch. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
740 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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.

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