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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Christchurch from $656

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. 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.
ADL — CHC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
Sun 5/5
Sun 12/5

The best prices from Adelaide to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$970

Round-trip from

$188
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 23% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch at least 11 days early can save you up to 40% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 11 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Adelaide to Christchurch for as little as $670 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $941 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch from Adelaide in May are about $936 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $633.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch (ADL - CHC)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Adelaide to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Adelaide and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,060 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Jetstar flights heading from Adelaide to Christchurch. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 9/808:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Tue 13/816:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$656
Wed 7/808:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/816:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$658
Fri 14/613:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Fri 28/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$682
Tue 4/608:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Wed 5/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$807
Tue 4/608:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Wed 5/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$811
Sun 14/713:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Wed 17/716:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$827
Wed 10/713:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Fri 12/716:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$861
Tue 9/708:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Fri 12/716:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$896

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Adelaide to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Adelaide and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,060 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Adelaide to Christchurch. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 11/706:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 16/706:25CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$816
Mon 8/713:10ADL - CHC
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 15/706:25CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$839
Fri 12/713:55ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 15/706:25CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$857
Tue 4/606:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/609:40CHC - ADL
2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$903
Tue 4/606:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/609:40CHC - ADL
2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$908
Thu 11/706:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 13/706:05CHC - ADL
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$913
Wed 10/706:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 13/706:05CHC - ADL
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$929
Mon 8/706:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 11/706:05CHC - ADL
1 stop14h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$985
Thu 11/706:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 11/716:50CHC - ADL
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,089

Adelaide to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Adelaide and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,060 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Adelaide to Christchurch in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 9/808:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Tue 13/816:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$656
Wed 7/808:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/816:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$658
Fri 14/613:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Fri 28/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$682
Thu 8/815:45ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/821:00CHC - ADL
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$742
Wed 7/808:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/820:30CHC - ADL
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$747
Thu 8/812:00ADL - CHC
2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/805:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$752
Thu 8/812:00ADL - CHC
2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/821:00CHC - ADL
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$757
Wed 10/713:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/716:05CHC - ADL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$759
Wed 10/713:40ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/716:05CHC - ADL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$770

Find flights from Adelaide to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,060 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.

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$656 - $924

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 9/8

1 stop13h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 13/8

1 stop7h 30m

$656

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 7/8

1 stop13h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 11/8

1 stop7h 30m

$658

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 14/6

1 stop7h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 28/6

1 stop7h 30m

$682

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 8/8

1 stop6h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 11/8

1 stop16h 25m

$742

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 7/8

1 stop13h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 11/8

2 stops16h 55m

$747

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 8/8

2 stops17h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 12/8

1 stop7h 40m

$752

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 10/7

1 stop7h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 17/7

1 stop20h 15m

$759

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 11/7

1 stop6h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 16/7

1 stop7h 25m

$816

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 8/7

1 stop15h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 12/7

1 stop7h 20m

$924

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Deals found on 30/4

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 73 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip from Adelaide to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Adelaide to Christchurch is currently $0 while a return flight costs $748. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $112). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

January

$188

February

$280

March

$308

April

$206

May

$219

June

$226

July

$224

August

$238

September

$243

October

$204

November

$265

December

$250

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

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 30 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand from Adelaide to Christchurch to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,048 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
250 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
664 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Adelaide to Christchurch for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Adelaide to Christchurch for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $656, but on average you can expect to pay $772.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?

    Currently priced at $656, Jetstar will fly you from Adelaide to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $742 and $816, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does ADL to CHC mean?

    Adelaide Airport is ADL and Christchurch Airport is CHC. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Adelaide to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Adelaide to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Adelaide to Christchurch flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Adelaide to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Adelaide to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Adelaide to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The Adelaide to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 30/4.

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