Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch . At this moment in time March 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.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch. At this moment in time March 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.

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Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of $111). 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.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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 Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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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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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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch Airport typically cost $45, while return flights cost around $95.

Question 11

How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $1,118, however they can be found for as little as $56.

Question 12

Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

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

Question 13

Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

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

Question 14

Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

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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).

Question 15

What does CHC mean?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 16

When is the best time to fly to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which airlines operate to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

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.

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What is good to know if travelling to Christchurch?

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

Which airlines operate to Christchurch?

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

What does CHC mean?

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

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