What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $997. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 57m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 33m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Christchurch on Cheapflights. Find deals

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Adelaide to Christchurch in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 40m. The distance between Adelaide and Christchurch is about 3053 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?

Currently priced at $712, Qantas Airways will fly you from Adelaide to Christchurch and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches 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).

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$680
One-way from	$388
Popular in	December
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Average price	$865

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2 total stops
15h 55m total
Adelaide to Christchurch

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Adelaide to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1111:55ADL - CHC

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Wed 12/1121:00CHC - ADL

1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$681

Sat 11/1007:15ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - ADL

1 stop15h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$738

Sat 15/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$763

Tue 18/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1118:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$783

Sat 1/1113:40ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 11/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop14h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$792

Sat 1/1113:40ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 8/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$802

Fri 31/1008:45ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$803

Thu 9/1014:10ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 18/1016:40CHC - ADL

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$814

Sun 2/1108:45ADL - CHC

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 12/1109:50CHC - ADL

2 stops10h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$815

Sat 1/1113:40ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1117:00CHC - ADL

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$817

Thu 9/1007:15ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Sat 18/1013:50CHC - ADL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$820

Best flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
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Fri 13/211:55ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 27/205:45CHC - ADL

1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$680

Sat 11/1007:15ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - ADL

1 stop15h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$738

Sat 1/1113:40ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 11/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop14h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$792

Sun 2/1111:55ADL - CHC

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Wed 12/1121:00CHC - ADL

1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$681

Mon 2/311:55ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 17/321:00CHC - ADL

1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$713

Sat 1/1113:40ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 8/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$802

Fri 31/1008:45ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$803

Sat 15/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$763

Tue 18/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1118:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$783

Sun 15/306:05ADL - CHC

1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 15/321:00CHC - ADL

1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$805

Direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Adelaide to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sat 15/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$763

Tue 18/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1118:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$783

Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
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Tue 30/908:00ADL - CHC

1 stop13h 40mEmirates

Wed 8/1006:20CHC - ADL

1 stop14h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$880

Tue 30/908:00ADL - CHC

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1016:05CHC - ADL

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,014

Thu 9/1014:10ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 18/1016:40CHC - ADL

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$814

Thu 9/1007:15ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Sat 18/1013:50CHC - ADL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$820

Sat 11/1007:15ADL - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - ADL

1 stop15h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$738

Thu 16/1006:30ADL - CHC

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 19/1006:00CHC - ADL

1 stop28h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$847

Tue 21/1006:00ADL - CHC

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 25/1010:30CHC - ADL

2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$852

Tue 21/1008:00ADL - CHC

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1018:10CHC - ADL

3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$996

Fri 31/1008:45ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - ADL

1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$803

Fri 31/1008:45ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20CHC - ADL

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$854

One-way flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sat 15/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$388

Thu 27/1106:00ADL - CHC

1 stop15h 35mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$407

Sun 15/211:55ADL - CHC

2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$413

Sat 31/107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$418

Sat 10/107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$424

Sat 8/1119:00ADL - CHC

1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$434

Tue 14/1012:15ADL - CHC

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$437

Tue 13/106:15ADL - CHC

1 stop8h 35mJetstar

Deal found 18/9$439

Sat 8/1107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$440

Sat 24/107:00ADL - CHC

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$444

Sat 15/1110:35ADL - CHC

1 stop11h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$447

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ADL - CHC

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Adelaide

Fri 13/2

11:55-22:40

1 stop8h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

05:45-10:55

1 stop7h 40m

$680

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ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 2/11

11:55-07:25

1 stop17h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 12/11

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 25m

$681

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

11:55-22:10

1 stop7h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 25m

$713

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 11/10

07:15-17:20

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

09:20-22:00

1 stop15h 10m

$738

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 15/11

07:00-13:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 15/12

18:20-20:25

Nonstop4h 35m

$763

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 18/11

07:00-13:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 21/11

18:20-20:25

Nonstop4h 35m

$783

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 1/11

13:40-00:25

1 stop8h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 11/11

06:05-18:15

1 stop14h 40m

$792

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 1/11

13:40-00:25

1 stop8h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 8/11

06:05-15:45

1 stop12h 10m

$802

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

08:45-19:55

1 stop8h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 7/11

06:05-15:45

1 stop12h 10m

$803

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 15/3

06:05-14:30

1 stop5h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 25m

$805

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CHC?

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Adelaide to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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How long is the flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Adelaide to Christchurch in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 40m. The distance between Adelaide and Christchurch is about 3053 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?
Currently priced at $712, Qantas Airways will fly you from Adelaide to Christchurch and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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