How long is the flight from Christchurch to Whistler?

Airlines like United Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Christchurch to Whistler in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 04m. There are 12043 km between Christchurch and Whistler. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Whistler?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Whistler flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Whistler ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Whistler when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Whistler, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Whistler?

Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Whistler.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Whistler?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 63% on flights from Christchurch to Whistler compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 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 $2,342. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,884.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Whistler?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Whistler from Christchurch. Prices for November average $2,161 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,369. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a November flight can save you 11% on your journey compared to booking in January

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Whistler?

Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Christchurch to Whistler. You should not have trouble finding flights to Whistler from Christchurch; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Whistler per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Christchurch airport to Whistler. It is only a 9.5 km journey to Christchurch (CHC) from Christchurch’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Whistler?

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

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Whistler?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Whistler flights typically cost between $2,065 and $2,320 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,451 on United Airlines (12 Dec-14 Jan). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Whistler are usually found in November or March, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$1,451
One-way from	$837
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,242

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12/12-14/1
4 total stops
56h 09m total
Christchurch to Whistler

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Fiji Airways
18/10
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20h 25m total
Christchurch to Whistler

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Whistler
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Whistler. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Fri 12/1214:15CHC - YVR

2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 14/108:30YVR - CHC

2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,451

Wed 29/1016:35CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,805

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - YVR

2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,852

Fri 31/1006:20CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1122:40YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,945

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - YVR

2 stops29h 48mQantas Airways

Sat 29/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,971

Sat 18/1020:10CHC - YVR

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1123:55YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,978

Tue 25/1116:30CHC - YVR

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1118:35YVR - CHC

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,993

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Fri 12/1214:15CHC - YVR

2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 14/108:30YVR - CHC

2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,451

Wed 29/1016:35CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,805

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - YVR

2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,852

Fri 31/1006:20CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1122:40YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,945

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - YVR

2 stops29h 48mQantas Airways

Sat 29/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,971

Sat 18/1020:10CHC - YVR

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1123:55YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,978

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Whistler. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 18/1020:10CHC - YVR

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1123:55YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,978

Sat 18/1012:10CHC - YVR

2 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1118:35YVR - CHC

2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$2,260

Wed 29/1016:35CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,805

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - YVR

2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:20YVR - CHC

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,852

Wed 29/1006:00CHC - YVR

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1119:15YVR - CHC

2 stops41h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,248

Fri 31/1006:20CHC - YVR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1122:40YVR - CHC

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,945

Fri 31/1012:00CHC - YVR

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/1119:15YVR - CHC

2 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,084

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Fri 12/12

14:15-20:19

2 stops27h 04m

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Wed 14/1

08:30-10:35

2 stops29h 05m

$1,451

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CHC - YVR

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Christchurch

Wed 29/10

16:35-16:35

1 stop20h 00m

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20:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

$1,805

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:05-14:53

2 stops28h 48m

Vancouver Intl

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20:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

$1,852

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

06:20-06:25

1 stop20h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 28/11

22:40-23:05

1 stop27h 25m

$1,945

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:05-14:53

2 stops29h 48m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/11

20:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

$1,971

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

20:10-06:35

2 stops30h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/11

23:55-00:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,978

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

14:05-14:30

1 stop20h 25m

$837

ChristchurchVancouver

CHC - YVR

CHCYVR

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

17:00-00:11

3 stops27h 11m

$924

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Whistler, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Whistler (average of $910). Flying from Christchurch to Whistler in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,351). 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 WH1?

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Whistler

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Whistler, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,934 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Whistler?
Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Christchurch to Whistler. You should not have trouble finding flights to Whistler from Christchurch; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Whistler per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Christchurch airport to Whistler. It is only a 9.5 km journey to Christchurch (CHC) from Christchurch’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Whistler?
Airlines like United Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Christchurch to Whistler in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 04m. There are 12043 km between Christchurch and Whistler. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Whistler that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Whistler flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Whistler?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Whistler.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Whistler?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Whistler 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 Whistler?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Whistler (average of $910). Flying from Christchurch to Whistler in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,351). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,447	Average$2,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,542	Average$1,871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,627	Average$2,602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,696	Average$2,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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