Cheap flights from Christchurch to Tauranga from $183

CHC — TRG
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Tauranga are usually found in April or May, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Tauranga

Thu 3/1209:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 7/1218:50 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 27/10$484
Thu 10/1218:45 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Mon 14/1218:50 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 25/10$485
Thu 10/1205:45 -
1 stop2h 35m
Wed 16/1218:50 -
1 stop3h 50m
Deal found 26/10$494
Tue 3/1114:20 -
1 stop4h 55m
Thu 28/112:30 -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 28/10$507
Thu 26/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 10m
Mon 30/1118:50 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 29/10$510

Find flight deals from Christchurch to Tauranga

Round-trip from

$484

One-way from

$183

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$512

Good round-trip deal

$560 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/12-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Tauranga
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Christchurch to Tauranga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Tauranga.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Tauranga.

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ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Thu 4/3

07:00-12:50

2 stops5h 50m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

07:00-12:00

2 stops5h 00m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Mon 14/12

06:00-10:10

1 stop4h 10m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$331

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

09:00-12:50

1 stop3h 50m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$343
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

18:45-20:40

Nonstop1h 55m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Fri 12/2

07:00-10:10

1 stop3h 10m

Tauranga

Tue 16/2

18:50-22:40

1 stop3h 50m

$361

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Tue 22/12

07:00-10:10

1 stop3h 10m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Thu 24/12

08:05-12:00

1 stop3h 55m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

ChristchurchTauranga

CHC Christchurch - TRG Tauranga

CHCTRG

Christchurch

Fri 11/12

06:00-12:00

2 stops6h 00m

Tauranga

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$453

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Deals found on 28/10

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Tauranga

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga?

The price you pay for your flight from Christchurch to Tauranga may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga (average of $382). Flying from Christchurch to Tauranga in November is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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.

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

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Tauranga flights typically cost between $373 and $612 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $484 on Air New Zealand (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tauranga

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Tauranga to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    Booking a flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG) is your only option if you wish to fly from Christchurch to Tauranga. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from Christchurch to Tauranga, all of which are around 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Tauranga flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    Air New Zealand can get you from Christchurch to Tauranga in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 716 km between Christchurch and Tauranga.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Tauranga round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Tauranga is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. Air New Zealand is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Tauranga are Air New Zealand (97%), Qantas Airways (94%) and Singapore Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    On average you can expect to pay $489 for a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Tauranga) is currently priced at $357.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Tauranga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Tauranga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Tauranga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Tauranga (average of $382). Flying from Christchurch to Tauranga in November is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Tauranga

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$248Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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