How long is the flight from Lyon to Christchurch?

Departing from Lyon to Christchurch will take you 32h 50m. There are 18979 km between Lyon and Christchurch.

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 LYS to CHC?

When flying from Lyon to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Deal found 17/10$3,557

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Deal found 17/10$3,730

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3 stops41h 55m

Deal found 18/10$3,796

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2 stops30h 40m

Deal found 14/10$4,335

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LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 27/11

21:35-17:20

3 stops55h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,326

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LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 29/11

14:35-17:20

3 stops38h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,409

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 30/11

19:15-08:35

2 stops49h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,418

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 26/11

17:35-21:05

3 stops39h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,490

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 25/2

07:00-12:50

2 stops41h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,514

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 24/2

14:40-23:59

2 stops45h 19m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,544

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LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 28/2

14:40-17:20

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,544

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LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 22/2

14:40-00:25

2 stops45h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,544

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 18/2

14:40-17:20

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,544

LyonChristchurch

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CHC Christchurch

LYSCHC

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/2

10:40-23:20

3 stops72h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,613

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