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Cheap Flights to Christchurch

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Christchurch

Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Jetstar Logo
18:55 - 00:10OOL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:05 - 17:50CHC-OOL
3h 45mdirect
$369Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
18:55 - 00:10OOL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:05 - 17:50CHC-OOL
3h 45mdirect
$370Jetstar
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Tue, 9 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$384Jetstar
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Fri, 5 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
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10:00 - 17:45CHC-MEL
9h 45m1 stop
Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 21 Oct
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11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
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06:10 - 08:05CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 07:25MEL-CHC
10h 30m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$529Air New Zealand
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:20MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 07:55CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$535Air New Zealand
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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
12:05 - 07:45ADL-CHC
17h 10m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 17:45CHC-ADL
14h 10m1 stop
$847Qantas Airways
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
08:10 - 23:55AVV-CHC
13h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:20 - 15:50CHC-AVV
11h 30m1 stop
$923Qantas Airways
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Fri, 26 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 00:10ADL-CHC
27h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:05 - 13:40CHC-ADL
10h 05m1 stop
$1,112Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Christchurch

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Christchurch was found on the route from Coolangatta, at $368 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Christchurch and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $530 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Christchurch?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Christchurch from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Christchurch costs $483 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $186 and departed from Brisbane. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Melbourne to Christchurch which costs $536 on average, and Brisbane to Christchurch, which costs $640 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $552 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $824 and $662 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $466.

What is a good deal for flights to Christchurch?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch, 25% of our users found tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Cairns $420 return, from Coolangatta $427 return, from Melbourne Airport $450 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Christchurch Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$217
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Coolangatta to Christchurch

When to book flights to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Christchurch based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • How can I travel from Christchurch Airport to the city centre using public transport?

    If you wish to travel from the airport by public transport, you can use one of the Metro Red bus lines available from outside International Arrivals. The Purple Line and Number 29 both go to the city centre, with a travel time of around 30 minutes. The bus ticket costs NZ$8.5 (about AU$8) one-way and NZ$15 (about AU$14) for a two-way ticket.

  • How can I travel from Christchurch Airport to the city centre using a taxi?

    If you prefer traveling by taxi to get straight to your accommodation, you’ll find the taxi rank outside International Arrivals. The travel time to the city centre is about 15-20 minutes and the taxi fare depends on the taxi company, however you should expect to pay between NZ$45 (about AU$43) and NZ$65 (about AU$62).

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Christchurch Airport?

    While there is no hotel inside the airport, Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport is just 700m from the terminals. It is the closest hotel to the airport and offers a free airport shuttle on request. You can call the hotel from the Freephone in the International Arrivals Lounge. There are five other hotels within five minutes of the airport, all also offering free airport shuttles.

  • Where can I go to freshen up at Christchurch Airport?

    If you need to freshen up after your flight to Christchurch, the airport offers free showers in International Arrivals, with soap and towels available for a fee. There is also a Stretch and Relaxation Area in the International Terminal, equipped for those wishing to practice yoga or pilates or just do some stretching.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Christchurch was found on the route from Coolangatta, at $368 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Christchurch and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $530 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    You’ll need to travel 10 km to reach the Christchurch city centre from Christchurch Airport.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    All flights to Christchurch land at Christchurch Airport. The airport code is CHC,and it can also be referred to as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Christchurch?

    On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $483. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $186 and departed from Brisbane Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $645. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $692 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $396 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $482.

  • How many direct flights to Christchurch are there each week?

    Each week there are around 81 direct flights from within Australia to Christchurch. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch? 25% of our users found return tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Cairns $354, from Melbourne $671, from Brisbane $696
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.
  • For people traveling with children, baby care rooms are available in both the Domestic and International Terminals at Christchurch Airport, offering a quiet space to change and feed infants. Head to the Kids’ Zone in International Arrivals if you need to keep your kids entertained, or go to one of the information desks to request a Mini Explorer Passport Activity Book and crayons. You could also walk to the International Antarctic Centre, which offers an interactive experience for the whole family.
  • Luggage storage is available at Christchurch Airport at Luggage Solutions, located on the ground floor. Travellers can store luggage, bicycles or sports equipment, and long term discounts are offered if you’re using the service for more than seven days. Luggage wrapping, bubble wrapping and wine boxes are also available.
  • If you wish to rent a car after your flight to Christchurch, there are six vehicle rental companies at the airport, located at International Terminal Arrivals. They offer cars and camper vans, and you can pre-book your vehicle online or rent it on the spot. A shuttle service is available to pick up and drop customers off at the depot where rental cars are parked.
  • Should you need a quiet space to hold a last minute meeting, head to South Bar and Café on Level 1. The establishment has meeting rooms available to hire; The Canterbury Room seats up to 12 people, is IT-equipped and has catering available upon request for an extra fee.
  • Christchurch Airport has two Air New Zealand lounges located in the Domestic and International Terminals, both accessible to passengers with a lounge membership. Manaia Lounge in International Departures is accessible to passengers who have a Priority Pass, which gives you access to over 1,000 lounges in the world. All lounges at Christchurch Airport offer beverages, newspapers, business facilities and showers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Christchurch. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, June 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

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