How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Christchurch in 34h 05m. Fly via China Southern, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Edinburgh and Christchurch is about 18586 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch as you normally would.

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

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

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2 stops37h 05m

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Round-trip from	$2,120
One-way from	$998
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$3,939

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71h 10m total
Edinburgh to Christchurch

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59h 30m total
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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

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3 stops59h 30m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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00:00-13:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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18:15-17:20

2 stops34h 05m

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22:30-22:35

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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17:00-17:20

3 stops35h 20m

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01:05-21:50

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$2,788

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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20:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

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Mon 15/3

09:15-18:55

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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16:20-23:20

3 stops66h 00m

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06:00-09:40

3 stops64h 40m

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Wed 11/11

20:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

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06:05-18:55

2 stops49h 50m

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/4

07:55-14:20

2 stops43h 25m

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Wed 28/4

08:20-06:25

2 stops33h 05m

$3,386

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/4

08:25-16:25

3 stops45h 00m

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Wed 28/4

08:20-07:40

3 stops34h 20m

$3,818

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Christchurch flights typically cost between $2,651 and $2,954 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,120 on China Southern (2 Mar–14 Mar).

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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Christchurch in 34h 05m. Fly via China Southern, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Edinburgh and Christchurch is about 18586 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch?
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Edinburgh to Christchurch flights typically cost between $2,651 and $2,954 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,120 on China Southern (2 Mar–14 Mar).