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.

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 66 flights from Auckland to Christchurch per day from 5 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch . At this moment in time November 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.

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 $59, while return flights cost around $100.

How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $119, however they can be found for as little as $58.

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

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 mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways.

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Christchurch takes 1 hour 20 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Christchurch

The most flights from Auckland to Christchurch are scheduled on a Sunday (99 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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).

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Flights to Christchurch in 2025

Return from	$130
One-way from	$64
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$192
Good round-trip deal	$156 or less
Good one-way deal	$80 or less

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2h 45m total
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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 28 September 2025.

Wed 8/1018:30AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 15/1008:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$130

Wed 12/1120:55AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 19/1117:20CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 28/9$132

Thu 9/1006:25AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$133

Thu 9/1020:50AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$135

Wed 19/1115:20AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Thu 20/1111:35CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 25/9$137

Sat 25/1014:30AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 27/1009:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$138

Thu 27/1120:55AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Fri 12/1211:50CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$140

Mon 13/1020:50AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 28/9$145

Mon 24/1107:00AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Fri 28/1115:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$147

Tue 4/1108:25AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 5/1114:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$149

Thu 27/1113:15AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Sun 30/1109:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$154

Mon 13/1014:30AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$156

Best flights to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 September 2025.

Wed 8/1018:30AKL - CHC

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Wed 15/1008:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Sat 1/1114:20AKL - CHC

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Tue 4/1110:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Sun 9/1106:55AKL - CHC

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Sun 16/1109:00CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Fri 14/1106:20AKL - CHC

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Sun 16/1109:00CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Fri 14/1121:45AKL - CHC

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Wed 19/1117:20CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$132

Sat 1/1113:15AKL - CHC

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Sat 8/1109:50CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$132

Sat 8/1115:20AKL - CHC

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Thu 20/1106:15CHC - AKL

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Deal found 25/9$132

Sun 26/1006:55AKL - CHC

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Sun 2/1109:00CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$132

Sun 30/1107:00AKL - CHC

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Sat 13/1206:15CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Sun 26/1006:55AKL - CHC

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Sun 2/1120:35CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Thu 9/1006:25AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Tue 14/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Wed 15/1013:50CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Direct flights to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 September 2025.

Wed 8/1018:30AKL - CHC

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Wed 15/1008:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Wed 12/1106:55AKL - CHC

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Wed 19/1117:20CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$132

Thu 9/1006:25AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Thu 9/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$135

Wed 19/1115:20AKL - CHC

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Thu 20/1111:35CHC - AKL

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Deal found 25/9$137

Sat 25/1014:30AKL - CHC

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Mon 27/1009:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$138

Thu 27/1120:55AKL - CHC

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Fri 12/1211:50CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$140

Mon 13/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 28/9$145

Mon 24/1107:00AKL - CHC

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Fri 28/1115:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$147

Tue 4/1108:25AKL - CHC

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Wed 5/1114:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$149

Thu 27/1113:15AKL - CHC

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Sun 30/1109:00CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$154

Mon 13/1014:30AKL - CHC

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Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

Nonstop1h 20mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$156

Last-minute flights to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals to Christchurch. Data last updated 28 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 8/1018:30AKL - CHC

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Wed 15/1008:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$130

Thu 9/1006:25AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$133

Thu 9/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$135

Thu 9/1006:25AKL - CHC

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Mon 13/1020:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$137

Sat 11/1013:15AKL - CHC

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Deal found 25/9$159

Mon 13/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 28/9$145

Mon 13/1014:30AKL - CHC

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Mon 20/1010:30CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$156

Mon 13/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Deal found 26/9$164

Mon 13/1020:50AKL - CHC

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Mon 20/1020:10CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$166

Thu 23/1006:40AKL - CHC

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Tue 4/1118:50CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$161

Sat 25/1014:30AKL - CHC

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Mon 27/1009:00CHC - AKL

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Deal found 26/9$138

Sun 26/1006:55AKL - CHC

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Sun 2/1109:00CHC - AKL

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Deal found 27/9$132

One-way flights to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 September 2025.

Mon 24/1107:00AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$64

Fri 14/1120:55AKL - CHC

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Deal found 26/9$66

Sun 7/1206:10AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$68

Sun 23/1106:20AKL - CHC

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Deal found 26/9$69

Tue 7/1016:10AKL - CHC

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Deal found 26/9$71

Mon 20/1006:25AKL - CHC

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Deal found 27/9$73

Thu 30/1016:10AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$74

Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$76

Fri 7/1120:55AKL - CHC

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Deal found 25/9$78

Wed 22/1006:25AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 27/9$81

Sat 11/1016:10AKL - CHC

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 26/9$83

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Deal found 27/9$85

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