When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 19% on flights from South Island to Europe compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,842. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,049.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Europe. Flights to Europe from South Island in March are about $1,635 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $1,227.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to Europe for under $1,948. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just $1,941, but on average you can expect to pay $2,030.
New policies can now be found on Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. New policies for travellers booking flights from Christchurch to Europe include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Christchurch to Europe that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from South Island to Europe, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Europe.
While some choose either Christchurch - Warsaw Frederic Chopin or Christchurch - Oslo Gardermoen, Christchurch - Duesseldorf Intl is the most popular route from Christchurch to Europe.
While on average a flight from Christchurch to Europe is generally $2,454, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $708. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Duesseldorf Intl), you can expect to pay $2,225 for that flight.
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from South Island to Europe in just under 29h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to .
Our cheapest airline available from South Island to Europe is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,941 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Etihad Airways, starting at $2,099.
For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $935. Users have also found tickets on Singapore Airlines for as little as $1,176.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from South Island to Europe choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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$889 | $1,137 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$789 | $1,138 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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$951 | $1,161 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$1,006 | $1,277 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$1,160 | $1,298 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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$1,097 | $1,367 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$975 | $1,383 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$956 | $1,424 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$613 | $1,489 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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$1,170 | $1,574 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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