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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Christchurch from $428

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Mon 15/612:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 25/621:00
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop16h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/4$782
Fri 14/812:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 21/805:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$795
Sun 14/612:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 27/620:10
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop17h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/4$807
Mon 1/607:15
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Fri 19/608:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop16h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/4$841
Wed 20/514:20
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/506:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$853
Sun 14/608:55
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop29h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 29/608:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop26h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$855
Tue 2/614:20
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/606:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$858
Sat 13/613:40
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop24h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 26/608:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop16h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/4$862
Sat 17/1018:30
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/1106:05
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$865
Mon 1/614:20
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/615:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop17h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$867
Mon 15/614:20
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/610:00
CHC
-
ADL
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$869

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) 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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$782

One-way from

$428

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$882
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Adelaide to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Adelaide to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 15/6

12:05-07:25

1 stop16h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 25m

$782
Fastest return journey

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

12:05-22:10

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 21/8

05:45-10:55

1 stop7h 40m

$795

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

07:15-16:25

1 stop6h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 19/6

08:20-21:55

1 stop16h 05m

$841

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

14:20-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

15:45-07:05

1 stop17h 50m

$867

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 2/6

10:10-22:20

2 stops9h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:20-11:15

1 stop7h 25m

$872

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 5/5

12:00-00:10

1 stop9h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

06:20-19:00

1 stop15h 10m

$897

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 15/6

17:35-08:40

2 stops36h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

20:40-10:55

2 stops16h 45m

$901

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 20/5

07:50-00:10

1 stop13h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

15:45-15:45

1 stop26h 30m

$935
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 15/9

14:20-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

$501

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 20/9

14:20-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

$522

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 76 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 Adelaide to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $763). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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 ADL to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 April 2026.

When flying from Adelaide 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.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Christchurch flight route?

    The Adelaide to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Adelaide to Christchurch in just under 6h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. The distance between Adelaide and Christchurch is about 3053 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $314. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Adelaide to Christchurch for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch 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 Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $763). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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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