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Cheap flights from Santiago to Christchurch from $1,349

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — CHC
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,702

One-way from

$1,349
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 9/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Santiago to Christchurch
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Santiago to Christchurch
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 9/1001:35SCL - CHC
1 stop22h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 17/1013:50CHC - SCL
1 stop17h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/9$2,702
Fri 10/1012:35SCL - CHC
1 stop19h 24mQantas Airways
Fri 17/1013:50CHC - SCL
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$3,006
Wed 24/1213:00SCL - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/114:00CHC - SCL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$3,010
Wed 24/1213:00SCL - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/114:00CHC - SCL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$3,036
Wed 24/1201:10SCL - CHC
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/109:25CHC - SCL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$3,072
Fri 19/901:35SCL - CHC
3 stops55h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 17/306:05CHC - SCL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$3,221
Wed 24/1213:00SCL - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/115:05CHC - SCL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$3,299
Thu 25/1213:15SCL - CHC
1 stop18h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 13/106:05CHC - SCL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$3,535

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SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 1/2

13:15-23:55

1 stop18h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

06:05-10:55

1 stop20h 50m

$2,852

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 26/1

13:15-23:55

1 stop18h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:05-10:55

1 stop20h 50m

$2,996

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 28/1

13:15-23:55

1 stop18h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

06:05-10:55

1 stop20h 50m

$3,003

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/10

12:35-23:59

1 stop19h 24m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

13:50-15:05

1 stop17h 15m

$3,006

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 7/12

13:00-20:25

1 stop15h 25m

$1,349

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 26/11

01:10-14:30

1 stop21h 20m

$2,006

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/10

01:35-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

$2,354

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/10

01:35-14:15

2 stops20h 40m

$2,527

SantiagoChristchurch

SCL - CHC

SCLCHC

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 27/11

13:15-23:55

1 stop18h 40m

$2,547

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Deals found on 10/9

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Santiago to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Santiago to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Santiago to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 10m.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Santiago to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 10m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Santiago to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 05m.

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  • How long is the flight from Santiago to Christchurch?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santiago to Christchurch in 18h 40m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Santiago and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 9320 km.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Santiago to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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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