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AKL — CHC
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
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Flights to Christchurch in 2023

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$235

Return from

$120

One-way from

$53
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2023
From Auckland Intl to Christchurch
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Cheap flights to Christchurch in November & December 2023

Discover affordable flights and deals to Christchurch in November and December 2023. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.
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Christchurch 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Christchurch

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Budget

$120 - $153

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Departure

Return

Price

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/1

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 18/1

Nonstop1h 20m

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/1

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 14/1

Nonstop1h 20m

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/3

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 20/3

Nonstop1h 20m

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/1

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/1

Nonstop1h 20m

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Mon 15/4

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 20/4

Nonstop0h 55m

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Mon 15/4

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 21/4

Nonstop1h 00m

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/2

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 1/3

Nonstop1h 20m

Auckland IntlChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/2

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 14/2

Nonstop1h 20m

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Mon 15/4

1 stop5h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 20/4

Nonstop0h 55m

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Deals found on 26/11

When is the best time to fly to Christchurch?

Learn the optimal time to secure your flight to Christchurch, maximising your chances of finding the best prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

AKL - CHC

Price

$201 - $384

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

CHC

Rainfall

40 - 60 mm

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of $122). Flying to Christchurch in January will prove the most costly (average of $189). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.

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 28 November 2023.
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.
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

6.5
Okay
92 reviews
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

Discover the most budget-friendly month to fly to Christchurch. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

January

$311

February

$304

March

$292

April

$263

May

$223

June

$223

July

$225

August

$237

September

$248

October

$200

November

$265

December

$299

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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

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.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest flights to Christchurch are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Christchurch?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Christchurch. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

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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